Overview
- He signed a one-year contract worth up to €2 million per season with an option for a second year.
- He succeeds Luciano Spalletti after a 3-0 defeat to Norway prompted the coaching change.
- Italy sits third in Group I with three points after two qualifying matches, trailing group leaders Norway and Israel.
- He brings experience from recent spells at Olympique de Marseille and Hajduk Split as part of a varied club coaching career.
- Former internationals Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli are expected to join his technical staff.