Former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy national team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday.

Italy have appointed former AC Milan gaffer Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach, as confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Gattuso succeeds Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week following Italy’s heavy defeat against Norway in a World Cup qualifying game.

The former midfielder replaces the sacked Luciano Spalletti, with the minimum expectation of reaching the World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.