Mauro Camoranesi dismissed as AEK Larnaca head coach

Mauro Camoranesi has been dismissed as the head coach of AEK Larnaca on August 14, 2026, after only 58 days in the position. The club management made the decision to terminate his contract following the team's early elimination from the UEFA Conference League and a series of underwhelming performances during recent friendly matches.

Camoranesi was officially presented to the media on June 23, where he emphasized the need for consistency and attention to detail throughout the season. However, the club’s leadership concluded that he failed to implement these goals, leading to his rapid departure. While the coach is being held responsible for the team's lackluster form, local sports media are also questioning the selection criteria used by technical director Xavi Roca. Critics point to this failure as part of a recurring issue with coaching appointments at the club, suggesting that the mismatch between the newly constructed roster and the coach's philosophy contributed significantly to the outcome.

The club has not yet announced a successor, but the immediate focus is expected to shift toward stabilizing the team following this early season management change.