Torino's New Coach Baroni Focuses on Hard Work, Not Proclamations

As of August 1st, 2025, Marco Baroni has taken over as the new head coach of Italian football club Torino. Baroni, who was previously the manager of Lazio, was sacked last season after failing to secure a European spot. However, he did not remain unemployed for long, as Torino quickly snapped him up to lead their team.

In his first press conference as Torino's new coach, Baroni made it clear that he prefers to let his team's hard work do the talking, rather than making bold proclamations about the club's ambitions. He acknowledged that the Torino squad he has inherited is not the same as the one under his predecessor, Paolo Vanoli, as the club has sold key players like midfielder Samuele Ricci to AC Milan and goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to Napoli.

Despite these roster changes, Baroni stated that he is accustomed to working with the players at his disposal and adapting to the fluid nature of the transfer window, which can remain open even after the season has started. He emphasized that he was well aware of the situation and that the club had to let go of certain players when lucrative opportunities arose.

Baroni's focus is on connecting with the passionate Torino fans and ensuring that his team reflects their spirit and emotion on the pitch. He believes that the objectives for the team should be taken on a day-to-day basis, rather than making grand proclamations. Baroni's pragmatic approach and his willingness to work with the squad he has, regardless of player exits, suggest that he is determined to guide Torino through a period of transition and instill a strong work ethic within the team.