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Patrick Vieira is reportedly being lined as much as handle Genoa after the Serie A aspect sacked coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday.
Former AC Milan striker Gilardino guided Genoa to promotion in 2023 however departs following a lacklustre begin to the present season.
Genoa have 10 factors from the primary 12 video games of the marketing campaign and are hovering above the relegation zone in seventeenth place, with Sky Sport Italia saying they are going to appoint former Arsenal captain Vieira.
“The membership thanks mister Gilardino for the objectives achieved collectively over time and desires him one of the best for his profession,” the membership mentioned in a press release.
Vieira parted methods with French Ligue 1 aspect Strasbourg in July, having beforehand managed Premier League membership Crystal Palace. If confirmed, he would take cost of Italy’s oldest energetic soccer crew, established in 1893.
🔵🔴 Genoa verify Alberto Gilardino has been fired with speedy impact.
The brand new head coach will likely be Patrick Vieira, as solely revealed at the moment. pic.twitter.com/m3mHdJWNU6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 19, 2024
The Frenchman started his managerial profession with Manchester Metropolis’s under-23 crew from 2013-2015, earlier than he took over at MLS aspect New York Metropolis. He then spent two-and-a-half years at Ligue 1 aspect Good earlier than shifting to Palace.
Vieira would additionally reunite with new signing Mario Balotelli, having coached the Italian striker for 10 matches once they have been each at Good within the 2018-19 season.
