Udinese have named Fabio Cannavaro as new coach.
The former Juventus captain steps up after the dismissal of Lele Cioffi earlier today.
Udinese announced this afternoon:
"Fabio Cannavaro is the new Juventus coach. Udinese Calcio is pleased to welcome the world champion and 2006 Ballon d'Or winner who will lead the team until the end of the football season. He has signed a contract until 30 June 2024.
"There is no need to recall the exploits on the field of one of the greatest players in the history of Italian football, Cannavaro is a young and prepared coach of international stature who has already had the opportunity to prove his abilities abroad. The club has identified in his experience on the field and technique and in his undisputed leadership the suitable figure to lead the team to the goal of salvation.
"Mister Cannavaro will be accompanied by his brother Paolo as assistant coach and by Francesco Troise as technical collaborator. Furthermore, it is with great pleasure that the Bianconeri family welcomes back an Udinese legend like Giampiero Pinzi. For him, after the glorious pages of our history written as a player, it is a return to the Bianconeri technical staff of which he had already been part from 2019 to 2022.
"Pinzi returns to bring all his wealth of experience and skills in addition to love for our colors. The new staff will lead the first training session this afternoon at 3pm.
"Fabio Cannavaro's presentation will be held tomorrow, 23 April, at 1pm in the press room of the Bluenergy Stadium.
"Welcome Mister and welcome back Giampi!"
