E-Paper
Iachini returns as Fiorentina coach after Prandelli steps down
Fiorentina have appointed Giuseppe Iachini as head coach to replace Cesare Prandelli, who resigned after a disappointing second spell in charge, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
Fiorentina have appointed Giuseppe Iachini as head coach to replace Cesare Prandelli, who resigned after a disappointing second spell in charge, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
Iachini had succeeded Vincenzo Montella as manager in December 2019 but was sacked last November and replaced by Prandelli, who returned for a second stint following a spell between 2005-2010.
ALSO READ| De Bruyne unsure of workload as Belgium kick off World Cup campaign
But the veteran coach stepped down on Tuesday after overseeing just five league wins to leave Fiorentina languishing in 14th.
"Beppe Iachini has returned as Fiorentina coach," the Serie A club said in a statement."Fiorentina can confirm that Beppe Iachini has been placed in charge of the first team."
ALSO READ| India seek to play fearless football vs Oman in first match after lockdown
Former Sampdoria and Udinese coach Iachini, who managed just 12 wins in 31 league games during his first spell in charge, will conduct his first training session on Wednesday at the Davide Astori Training Centre.
Fiorentina visit Genoa on April 3 after the international break.
