Foggia close to hiring Gaetano Auteri - tentative deal reached

Foggia continues to accelerate the search for a new head coach for the first team. According to a report from Antenna Sud, a preliminary agreement has been reached between the Reds and Blacks and Gaetano Auteri. It is considered an important step in setting a framework of understanding before the official signing. In the following hours, further contacts were made between the two sides, which received positive feedback. This makes the negotiations look likely to move toward closing the deal. However, as of now, no official contract has been signed. Some details still need to be agreed upon before a final conclusion is reached. The news source stated that The atmosphere of discussion is constructive and there is mutual confidence. This makes Auteri's chance of joining Foggia's managerial bench for the 2026-2027 season looking imminent. If there are no conflicting factors or unexpected obstacles In short, it is now an agreement in principle (accordo di massima), which is a positive sign in Foggia's choice of new manager, but final confirmation from both sides remains to be seen before an official announcement is made.