Manuel Iori (born 12 March 1982) is an Italian professional football coach and a former midfielder who is the manager of club Novara.
Playing career Early career Iori started his professional career at Varese of Serie C1. He then played for the Serie D side Borgosesia before playing five seasons in Serie C2.
Cittadella In the summer of 2006, he joined Cittadella of Serie C1, where he won promotion playoffs in 2008. He played 41 out of 42 league matches in his first Serie B season and helped the newcomer finish just above the relegation line.
Chievo In August 2009, he was signed by Chievo in a co-ownership bid. Antimo Iunco was sent to the club on loan later as part of the deal. After Luca Rigoni was injured, he played as the starting central midfielder until Rigoni recovered. He also played in the 2009–10 Coppa Italia against Frosinone, coming on as a substitute for Rigoni in the 54th minute on 25 November 2009, and in the match against ACF Fiorentina as a starter. The game ended in a 2–3 loss.
In June 2010 Chievo bought him outright, co-currently Iunco who went on loan to Cittadella in 2009–10 season, was signed by Cittadella in co-ownership deal, for €500,000.AC Chievo-Verona S.R.L. Report and Accounts on 30 June 2011
On 17 August 2010, he was loaned to Serie B side Livorno on loan with an option to purchase.
Coaching career On 20 July 2021, Iori was officially unveiled as the new coach in charge of the Primavera under-19 youth team at Cittadella, his last team as a player.
On 19 June 2024, Iori was unveiled as the new head coach of Serie C club Casertana. He was dismissed on 9 January 2025, only to be appointed back in charge of the team two months later, on 13 March.
After completing the season with Casertana, Iori returned to Cittadella, this time as head coach, following the club's relegation to Serie C.
On 30 September 2026, Iori signed with Serie C club Novara until the end of the 2026–27 season.
References
External links Profile at La Gazzetta dello Sport Profile at Football.it