Fabio Cannavaro has been appointed head coach of Serie A strugglers Udinese on a contract till the tip of the season.
The previous Juventus and Actual Madrid defender, who received the Ballon d’Or in 2006 after captaining Italy to World Cup glory, replaces Gabriele Cioffi.
Cioffi was sacked earlier on Monday, with Udinese above the relegation zone solely on objective distinction following Saturday’s 1-0 loss at relegation rivals Verona.
Benvenuto, Fabio Cannavaro!
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— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) April 22, 2024
Cannavaro has six video games to avoid wasting the top-flight standing of a membership who’ve managed simply 4 league wins all season.
The 50-year-old, who has beforehand managed in China and Saudi Arabia, plus Italian membership Benevento, will probably be assisted by his youthful brother Paolo Cannavaro.
“Udinese is happy to welcome the world champion and 2006 Ballon d’Or winner who will lead the group till the tip of the soccer season,” learn a press release on Udinese’s web site.
“There isn’t any have to recall the exploits on the sphere of one of many biggest gamers within the historical past of Italian soccer.
“Cannavaro is a younger and ready coach of worldwide stature who has already had the chance to check his skills, additionally overseas.
“The membership has recognized in his expertise on the sphere and method and in his undisputed management the acceptable determine to guide the group to the objective of salvation.”