Less than 36 hours after clinching the Lithuanian championship, Žalgiris Kaunas and Andrea Trinchieri are parting ways, a surprising turn reported by Meridian Sport.
The Italian coach’s exit shocks fans, especially given his hands-on role in shaping the 2025-26 roster, including extending Sylvain Francisco’s contract and securing Olympiacos duo Nigel Williams-Goss and Moses Wright. This move adds another layer to an already dynamic EuroLeague offseason.
Unexpected Split Despite Recent Success
The decision defies logic, as Trinchieri’s guidance led Žalgiris to a playoff title, a milestone that typically cements a coach’s position. Hints of discord with Paulius Jankūnas and the management surfaced in Lithuanian media, suggesting they might have preferred a playoff failure to justify an early contract termination.
Now, Žalgiris must honor Trinchieri’s deal unless he lands a new gig, paralleling the uncertainty surrounding Vasilije Micić’s Olympiacos negotiations and Pablo Laso’s Baskonia doubts.
Posted on: 23 June 2025, 14:20 CET
