OFFICIAL: Ancelotti announced as Napoli head coach

After a year hiatus from the game, Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as the manager of Napoli, taking the place of Maurizio Sarri in the dug-out at the Stadio San Paolo. Sarri came within touching distance of the title last season but ultimately missed out to Juventus by just four points. 

A club statement read: "Napoli are happy to announce agreement has been reached with coach Carlo Ancelotti to lead the first team for the next three seasons."

No stranger to Serie A, Ancelotti enjoyed the entirety of his playing career in his native Italy before going on to manage Juventus and AC Milan with whom he won the Champions League twice.

"I'm very happy to return to my country and to one of the greatest teams in Italy," he said in a statement on his official website.

"We come to compete and give Napoli all our knowledge and experience. We are thrilled by this challenge and to open a new stage in football.

"I want to thank the president for trusting me in a project that I love and for the chance to get to know one of the best clubs in Italy. To the fans, I say that we will work hard and very professionally to reach our goals that we all want.

"I hope we can all enjoy this together."

Talking about the departure of Ancelotti's predecessor, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis said: "I'd like to thank Maurizio Sarri for his valuable contribution to the Napoli cause. He brought joy and prestige to Naples and Napoli fans all over the world with an entertaining brand of football that drew praise from all quarters. Well done, Maurizio."

 

May 23, 2018