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Damia Abella lands new role abroad after West Brom exit this summer

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14 Jul 2026, 9:30 am

Damia Abella has already landed a new role following his exit from West Bromich Albion this summer.

The 44-year-old was first brought to The Hawthorns as first team statisticial analyst by Carlos Corberan back in 2023.

The former Middlesbrough defender remained in his role with the Albion even Corberan left for Valencia on Christmas Eve in 2024.

His three-year stint in the Black Country came to an end earlier this summer, though.

Albion head coach James Morrison had a revamp of his backroom team, which included Abella leaving his role at West Brom.

However, Abella has already found a new role with an official announcement made on Monday.

Where has ex-West Brom analyst Damia Abella moved to?

West Brom News covered reports of Abella leaving his West Brom role last month.

Abella was a popular figure at The Hawthorns and he was highly rated by those who worked with him.

Indeed, he shared a dugout with Chris Brunt when Corberan departed, with two taking interim charge.

The 44-year-old has quickly landed on his feet, though, with the former Barcelona defender making the move to Serie A with Fiorentina.

Fiorentina announced their staff list for the 2026/27 team, which includes Abella being named as their technical collaborator.

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What has happened with James Morrison's coaching team this summer?

There has been plenty of work done behind the scenes at Albion over the close season.

The good news for Morrison is that trusty number two Matt Gill stuck around, despite having been touted to join Russell Martin at Leicester City.

Boaz Myhill was also retained as goalkeeper coach, meaning he will work with Max O'Leary and Matt Ingram this summer.

Gavin Strachan was added to the staff after six-year stay with Celtic, while he also had assistant roles at Peterborough United and Doncaster Rovers.

Tony McMahon, a former team-mate of Morrison's at Middlesbrough, joined along with Strachan as a first-team coach, having previously worked with Scunthorpe United and York City.

Former Albion defender Paul McShane was also linked with a role at West Brom, but he has since taken on a role with Championship new boys Lincoln City.

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