Lecce have announced the surprise parting of ways with coach Marco Baroni.

The Serie A minnows, which Baroni guided to safety for another season, declared this morning the decision to end their partnership was made by the coach.

In a statement, Lecce said: "Following the meetings between the club and the coach Marco Baroni and his agent, we inform you that the parties have not found an agreement to continue the contractual relationship for the deadline of June 30th.

"US Lecce's proposal to continue the relationship for another year with an increase in the economic part in favor of the coach and his staff was not accepted.

"After two extraordinary years, during which promotion to Serie A was achieved and salvation in the top flight, the relationship between US Lecce and Marco Baroni ends with great serenity.

"A big thank you to the coach and his staff for the commitment and professionalism shown in these two years of success."