The former Arsenal coach has agreed to a move to Serie A side Parma. Cuesta is regarded as one of the best coaches in football, serving the Premier League runners-up for the third time under Mikel Arteta. At 29 years old, he sets himself to become Serie A’s youngest manager and one of Europe’s top 5 leagues.

Cuesta is replacing Cristian Chivu, who became Inter Milan manager early this month. Parma and the Spanish manager have agreed on a two-year contract to manage the side that finished last season just 5 points above the relegation zone.

The Serie A side decides they are not to be left behind on the idea of a young and energetic manager for the future of the club. Just two seasons ago, Parma was playing in Serie B and will do everything in their power to keep the team in Serie A next season.

Carlos Cuesta is well known among players he came across coaching for his individual development and management since his time at Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Arsenal. Lately, he oversaw the rise of the level of players in the Arsenal squad to lift them from mid-table team to title contender in three seasons running.

Being his first time as manager, Cuesta joins his fellow Spaniard Claudio Gilardez of Celta de Vigo (37), Inigo Perez of Rayo Vallecano (37), and Cesc Fabregas of Como (38) in a list of young managers in Europe.