After the defeat against Crotone and the resignation of Giacomo Modica, Messina is now looking for a new coach. According to what was reported by Sky Sport, among the names evaluated by the Peloritan club is Cristiano Lucarelli, with whom the first contacts would have been initiated. However, the former Ternana coach is still under contract with Catania until June 2026, a situation that could complicate any negotiation.
Modica’s words after his resignation
“In seven months I have never felt certain, there has always been a wall against a wall with the old ownership and I have not felt respected. I gave everything for this city, but now we are at the end of the line and after so many debacles I am leaving out of dignity. I hope that a change will give the necessary jolt. The guys are wonderful, the negative results do not reflect the quality they have. The difficulties have been endless and the problems are not just about payments. Messina is no longer the club it once was, there is nothing left here that says Messina. I had wanted to leave since December 12th, but it wasn’t possible. I continued only for the boys, whom I thanked one by one, and I felt like a prisoner. Defeats count, but the environment in which you work weighs more. The team was built by me, Pavone and Costa, I don’t run away from my responsibilities, but we have 33% each. Now it’s easy to blame everything on me, but we went to war unarmed, with lead guns against the tanks. I leave for the sake of salvation. The open market destabilizes, but it’s better for those who don’t have their heads to leave.
Finally, a thought for the fans: “I respect the seven club bosses I have always known, but not those who insult just for the sake of it. I made mistakes starting from the one on June 13th when I should have said no. I committed suicide alone that day, but I’m proud of it and I leave the scene with dignity and the serenity of having given everything.” His words reported by Messinanelpallone.it