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.