Luciano Spalletti becomes the new technical director Italy national team The footballer will replace Roberto Mancini, the country’s federation announced this Friday.
Spalletti, 64, won Naples To his first Serie A title in 33 years last season, ending a long career as a club manager that includes spells with Roma, Inter and a five-year stint with Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg.
The Italian Football Federation announced on its website that Spalletti will take office from 1 September. Mancini resigned on 13 August.
“The national team needed an excellent coach, and I am very glad that he agreed,” said the president of the federation. Gabriele Gravina, and I add.
His enthusiasm and experience will play an important role in solving the problems that await Italy in the coming months.
Gabriele Gravina.
The statement did not provide details about Spalletti’s contract.
(According to information from Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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