Raffaele Palladino (; born 17 April 1984) is an Italian professional

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coach and former player who is head coach of club

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Club career

On 3 July 2008, Palladino was signed by

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in co-ownership deal, priced €5million (for 50% rights), joined along with defender

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on loan.

Parma

On 3 January 2011, Genoa's half share in Palladino was transferred to Parma in a move which saw Parma's half share in

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go the other way and the exchange of the full registration of

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and Luca Antonelli. Genoa also paid a sum of €5.85M cash. Palladino's contract will run until 30 June 2014.Parma FC SpA Report and Accounts on 30 June 2011 In June 2011 Juventus gave up the remain 50% registration rights to Parma for free. In July 2013 he extended his contract to 30 June 2016.

Crotone

On 10 November 2015, he was signed by

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. He renewed his contract in July 2016.

Return to Genoa

On 31 January 2017, Palladino was re-signed by

Monza

On 31 March 2019, Monza announced the signing of Palladino.

International career

Palladinos made his debut at the age of 23, in a 3–1 home win against the

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on 21 November 2007. He played as one of the three strikers along with

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and

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Managerial career

Having coached Monza's youth sector since 2019, Palladino was appointed head coach of their ''Primavera'' (under-19) team on 9 July 2021. After having reached the semi-finals of the 2021–22

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(under-19) promotion play-offs, Monza renewed Palladino's contract for a further year in July 2022. On 13 September 2022, Palladino was promoted head coach of Monza's first team following the dismissal of

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, with club CEO

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stating his appointment to be on a permanent basis. On his debut, Palladino guided Monza to their first ever top flight win, defeating Serie A powerhouse

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1–0.

Style of play

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player, he predominantly played as a winger, although he could also play as a

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, or as a

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. He has also represented the Italy national side. He was known in particular for his excellent technical ability and

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skills, as well as his pace and agility on the ball, which allowed him to beat opposing players and create space for himself to get into positions from which he can strike on goal.

Career statistics

International

Managerial

Honours

Juventus Primavera *

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Juventus *

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: 2006–07 Italy U19 * Under-19 European Championship:

References

External links

Lega Serie A profile
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