Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as head coach after Nicky Hayen exit
Burnley have named Fabio Celestini as their new head coach following Nicky Hayen’s departure. The Clarets are 22nd in the Championship after one win in 12 league games.
Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as their new head coach, moving quickly after the departure of Nicky Hayen. The former Switzerland midfielder replaces Hayen four days after the previous head coach was sacked.
The change comes with Burnley 22nd in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League. The Clarets have won only one of their 12 league games this season.
Celestini replaces Hayen after rapid change
Burnley confirmed Celestini as head coach four days after Hayen’s exit, ending a short wait for a successor during a difficult spell for the club.
Hayen was sacked with Burnley struggling near the bottom of the Championship. Celestini now takes over a side trying to recover form after a poor opening to the league campaign.
The club have not disclosed the length of Celestini’s contract.
Who is Fabio Celestini?
Celestini is a former Switzerland midfielder. He is Swiss and 50, and arrives at Burnley with previous coaching experience that includes a successful spell at Basel.
He has also been described as an ex-Basel boss, adding a clear reference point to his managerial background as he steps into English football with Burnley.
Burnley said Celestini “arrives with a proven capacity to win and to adapt to different football environments”.
The Championship task at Burnley
Celestini inherits a team under pressure. Burnley are 22nd in the Championship, having won only one of their 12 league games this season.
That run follows relegation from the Premier League, leaving the Clarets searching for stability and results. The appointment gives Burnley a new head coach as they try to change the direction of their campaign.
The immediate challenge is straightforward: improve performances and turn narrow margins into league points. With Burnley low in the table, Celestini’s arrival comes at a critical stage of the season.
What happens next
Celestini’s first job is to assess a squad short on wins and prepare Burnley for the next phase of their Championship campaign. With no contract length disclosed, the focus now shifts to his work on the training pitch and Burnley’s response in the league.