November 19th 2024.
After a brief hiatus, football legend Patrick Vieira is making his return to Serie A as the new head coach of Genoa. This comes after the club made the decision to part ways with their previous coach, Alberto Gilardino. Vieira, who is best known for his time at Arsenal, has been out of management since leaving Strasbourg in the summer.
Genoa has had a rocky start to their season, only managing to secure two wins in their first twelve games under Gilardino. This prompted the club to make a change and bring in Vieira, who has a proven track record of success.
In fact, Vieira previously led Genoa's rival club, AC Milan, to victory as a player. He later went on to manage both Fiorentina and the Italian national team, showcasing his expertise in the world of football. In December of 2022, Vieira joined Genoa as head coach and successfully guided the team to promotion from Serie B to Serie A in just five months.
Despite finishing 11th in the Serie A last season, Genoa's recent string of defeats led to the decision to replace Gilardino with Vieira. The 48-year-old coach brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously managed Strasbourg, Manchester City's development squad, New York City FC, Nice, and Crystal Palace.
Vieira's time at Strasbourg was marked by a 12th place finish in Ligue 1, but he left by mutual consent due to disagreements with the club's hierarchy regarding player recruitment and technical staff selection. His most recent stint at Crystal Palace ended in March of last year after a string of 12 winless games.
During his first season at Crystal Palace, Vieira's attacking style of play was praised as he led the team to a respectable 12th place finish in the Premier League. Now, as Genoa's new head coach, he is eager to bring that same energy and success to the team.
Vieira's first game in charge will be against Cagliari on Sunday, and fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the Serie A. With his impressive resume and passion for the game, it's clear that Genoa has made a wise choice in bringing him on board.
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