Luciano Vulcano
Luciano Vulcano, the former Sunderland coach, has opened up about his experiences with the club and his aspirations for a managerial role. Vulcano, who joined Sunderland’s backroom staff last summer, parted ways with the club by mutual consent in early February. In a recent interview, he shared insights into his time at Sunderland and his plans for the future.
Luciano Vulcano said: “As an assistant and assistant, I worked with champions and learned a lot: today I feel like a head coach and I’m waiting for the right bench to start. I’ve spoken to various clubs in Italy and England, I want to make the right choice. I’m leaving all doors open: I’m looking at the project. I like aggressive, organised teams that develop their players. Today, a coach must achieve results, but also contribute to the club’s growth. That’s why I’m waiting for the right challenge: not just any bench, but a team with which to build something.”
Vulcano expressed his admiration for Sunderland’s recruitment strategy, which played a crucial role in their qualification for the Europa League. Reflecting on his contribution, he highlighted the tactical approach he brought to the team and the impact of key players like Granit Xhaka and Omar Alderete.
Luciano Vulcano said: “Last season at Sunderland, I was asked to bring my ‘Italian’ tactical approach to an already solid structure. The club has built a strong team: [Granit] Xhaka is a champion and would be a starter anywhere in Italy, [Omar] Alderete was close to joining Roma, and [Brian] Brobbey was a target of ours at Milan.”
Regis Le Bris, Sunderland’s head coach, also commented on Vulcano’s departure, acknowledging his professionalism and contributions to the coaching staff.
Regis Le Bris said: “First of all, I appreciated working with him, as a person and as a professional. We decided to stop the collaboration because we didn’t find the right fit in our current staff. The staff is always evolving, like players. We have young members of staff, some of them can step up, some of them can just stay at the same level, and our structure is really dynamic. So for Luciano it wasn’t easy to find the right position, and rather than forcing things, we decided together that it was better to stop there. Even if we stopped here, he helped the coaching staff, it’s really obvious. But after that, you have to feel good in your daily dynamic, and it was the case for both sides. So I repeat, rather than forcing things, it’s better to stop and wish him the best. I think he’s a good professional, so he will succeed as well.”
Vulcano’s departure from Sunderland was amicable, with both parties recognizing the need for the right fit within the coaching team. As Vulcano prepares for his next career move, his focus remains on finding a project that aligns with his vision of developing players and achieving results. His experience at Sunderland has left a lasting impression, and he is eager to apply his knowledge and skills in a head coach role.
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