Parma have parted ways with manager Fabio Pecchia, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a fourth consecutive defeat kept the promoted side in the relegation zone. Sunday's 1-0 loss at home to AS Roma extended Parma's winless run to seven games which has seen the club drop to 18th place in the standings,

Parma hired Cristian Chivu on Tuesday after sacking Fabio Pecchia for a seven-match winless run which has plunged the team into the Serie A relegation zone.Former Romania defender Chivu will take on his first senior coaching role after reportedly agreeing to a contract with Parma until the end of next season.

Relegation-threatened Parma hired Cristian Chivu as coach on Tuesday with the team 18th in the 20-team Serie A.

Parma have handed the keys to Christian Chivu, who was one of the early favorites to replace Fabio Pecchia. The deal came together in a hurry on Monday and was officialized on Tuesday. Igor Tudor,