Appointment comes after Roberto Mancini’s resignation64-year-old hopes to guide Azzurri to Euro 2024 in Germany
Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as the new head coach of Italy, the country’s football federation have announced. The former Napoli manager replaces Roberto Mancini, who resigned this week.
Spalletti, 64, last season led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years, crowning a long club management career that has included spells at Roma, Inter, and a five-year stint with Russian club Zenit St Petersburg. He opted to leave Naples after his moment of glory.
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