Celestini appointed as new Burnley manager

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By William Smith • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 20:55

Fabio Celestini: Burnley appoint ex-FC Basel boss as head coach - BBC — Celestini appointed as new Burnley manager

Burnley Football Club has appointed Fabio Celestini as its new head coach. Celestini, previously the manager of FC Basel, replaces Nicky Hayen. The appointment follows Burnley's recent sacking of Hayen after a disappointing season. The club has also named López as its new Chief Football Officer, marking a new era for Burnley. Celestini will aim to improve the team's position in the league.

“Celestini will aim to improve the team's position in the league,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Greyton Gate Analytics, added during the briefing.

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Oct 27 — Burnley Football Club has appointed Fabio Celestini as its new head coach....

Oct 28 — Celestini will aim to improve the team's position in the league....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Greyton Gate Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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