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Ignazio Abate head coah of AC Milan gestures during the Serie A-B U16 Final match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca on June 25, 2022 in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n


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Sassuolo are lining up a move for former Milan defender Ignazio Abate as a potential replacement for Fabio Grosso ahead of next season.<\/p>\n

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The Neroverdi are expected to face strong interest in Grosso, with clubs such as Fiorentina and Bologna monitoring his situation, and have already begun identifying possible successors.<\/p>\n

According to SassuoloNews, via MilanNews24, Abate has emerged as a leading candidate after impressing in his early coaching career.<\/p>\n

The coach enjoyed a highly successful spell with Milan\u2019s Primavera side, guiding them to strong results in youth competitions, before continuing his development at Juve Stabia.<\/p>\n

This season, he has led the Serie B side into the play-off race, further enhancing his reputation as one of Italy\u2019s most promising young coaches.<\/p>\n

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FLORENCE, ITALY \u2013 APRIL 26: Fabio Grosso manager of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Sassuolo Calcio at Artemio Franchi on April 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sassuolo keen on Abate to succeed Grosso<\/h2>\n

Despite being under contract until 2027, the opportunity to step up to Serie A could prove decisive. Sassuolo are believed to have already held initial talks with Abate, with a positive response and a two-year contract discussed as part of the project.<\/p>\n

A key factor in Sassuolo\u2019s interest is Abate\u2019s track record in developing young talent, something that aligns closely with the club\u2019s long-standing philosophy. His work at youth level, particularly in European competitions, has marked him out as a coach capable of building and improving emerging players.<\/p>\n

His arrival could also influence transfer strategy, potentially opening the door to players he has previously worked with and trusts.<\/p>\n

For Abate, the move would represent a major step in his managerial career, offering the chance to establish himself at the top level and continue the pathway from promising coach to a permanent figure in Serie A dugouts.<\/p>\n

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