AEK Larnaca parts ways with Mauro Camoranesi

AEK Larnaca has officially terminated the contract of head coach Mauro Camoranesi, just eight weeks after his appointment on June 17, 2026. The decision follows a series of underwhelming performances in friendly matches and an early elimination from the UEFA Conference League. The club’s leadership, led by technical director Xavi Roca, concluded that the team lacked the consistency and tactical discipline promised by the coach during his introductory press conference on June 23.

The rapid departure of the Italian-Argentine manager has sparked internal criticism regarding the club's recruitment strategy, specifically questioning the criteria used by Xavi Roca in his selection process. With the start of the domestic league season only two weeks away, the club is now under significant pressure to appoint a replacement capable of managing the current squad without a transition period. The management is currently tasked with finding a new coach who can instill a clear tactical direction immediately, as the team prepares to recover from an unstable pre-season.