Olympique Marseille have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager, with the former tricky-tackling midfielder shifting to Ligue 1 soon after coaching in Serie A and LaLiga.
The 45-12 months-outdated Italian replaces Spanish coach Marcelino, who stood dow final 7 days just a handful of video games into his stewardship amid tensions in between administration and supporters.
Marseille announced Gattuso’s arrival on its website without supplying even further specifics.
‘I’m hunting forward to obtaining to function with my new group and getting on the upcoming worries that await us,’ he explained.
‘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 supervisor
The Italian has not managed due to the fact he was sacked by Valencia in January
Gattuso earlier coached Pisa, Milan, Napoli and most recently Spanish club Valencia, wherever he was sacked in January soon after just 7 months in demand.
The Italian can take charge next Marseille’s 4- defeat in the French league at defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, a result which dropped Marseille down to eighth put.
As a player, Gattuso gained the Environment Cup with Italy in 2006, together with two Serie A titles and two Champions Leagues with AC Milan, where he played 468 game titles and scored 11 goals.
His only aim in 73 appearances for Italy was a intense 25-meter strike versus England in a 1- earn in November 2000.
His initial game in cost of 1993 Champions League winner Marseille is set to be away to Monaco on Saturday, prior to his staff requires on Brighton in the Europa League on Thursday.
He joins other Italian coaches generating their debut seasons in the French league: Globe Cup-successful teammate Fabio Grosso at Lyon and Francesco Farioli at Pleasant.