As Cesena prepare to move forward without Cole, the hierarchy have publicly confirmed their methodical approach to hiring a successor. Director general Corrado Di Taranto directly addressed the ongoing managerial hunt two days ago, shutting down any lingering rumours about retaining their current boss. He stated: "Andrea Mancini is working methodically and carefully on every nuance, scrupulously evaluating every profile available, precisely because this choice deserves the necessary time to be the right one, and not simply the quickest or the most reassuring." Names such as Emanuele Troise and Stefano Vecchi have recently emerged as prime candidates on the club's shortlist, highlighting a shift towards managers with proven experience in the demanding Italian lower divisions.