He needed to remain only for a few matches, just long enough to choose a new manager. At the end, he remained firmly on the Udinese bench through the end of the season. Luca Gotti was not simply a transition coach, as he took the team into his own hands after initial hesitation.
His future with the club seemed decided for next season, but it is now seeming that Gotti is likely to leave Udinese. The decision is coming after a few meetings with the club. While Gotti provided good results for Udinese, his nine months leading the club seem to be coming to an end. The club has been looking around for a replacement over the past few days. The current favorite is Leonardo Semplici, who is ready to coach again after his experience with SPAL.