Olympique Marseille have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager, with the previous challenging-tackling midfielder going to Ligue 1 after coaching in Serie A and LaLiga.
The 45-yr-previous Italian replaces Spanish coach Marcelino, who stood dow final 7 days just a handful of video games into his stewardship amid tensions concerning management and supporters.
Marseille introduced Gattuso’s arrival on its website without giving even further particulars.
‘I’m looking forward to obtaining to work with my new staff and having on the impending challenges that await us,’ he claimed.
‘It’s a club and a stadium celebrated during Europe for the passion and fervour it exudes.’
Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Olympique Marseille’s new manager
The Italian hasn’t managed due to the fact he was sacked by Valencia in January
Gattuso beforehand coached Pisa, Milan, Napoli and most not too long ago Spanish club Valencia, the place he was sacked in January soon after just seven months in charge.
The Italian normally takes cost subsequent Marseille’s 4- defeat in the French league at defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, a result which dropped Marseille down to eighth position.
As a participant, Gattuso won the Environment Cup with Italy in 2006, together with two Serie A titles and two Champions Leagues with AC Milan, where he performed 468 video games and scored 11 plans.
His only intention in 73 appearances for Italy was a intense 25-meter strike towards England in a 1- win in November 2000.
His 1st sport in charge of 1993 Champions League winner Marseille is established to be absent to Monaco on Saturday, just before his team takes on Brighton in the Europa League on Thursday.
He joins other Italian coaches making their debut seasons in the French league: World Cup-profitable teammate Fabio Grosso at Lyon and Francesco Farioli at Awesome.