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Luciano Spalletti appointed as new manager of Italy

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Sampdoria - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - June 4, 2023 Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti celebrates winning Serie A after the match Pool via REUTERS/Ciro Fusco/File photo
FILE- Napoli's head coach Luciano Spalletti wave to fans prior to the start of the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Sampdoria at the Diego Maradona Stadium, in Naples, Sunday, June 4, 2023. After ending a 33-year wait for the title, Napoli will be looking to retain its crown. However, it has lost one of its key players in South Korean defender Kim Min-jae, while coach Luciano Spalletti has also left the club. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
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Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Sampdoria - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - June 4, 2023 Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti before the match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

Overview

  • Spalletti guided Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years last season.
  • Spalletti replaces Roberto Mancini, who resigned after failing to qualify for the World Cup.
  • The Italian Football Federation confirmed Spalletti's appointment as national team manager.
  • Spalletti's enthusiasm and ability are seen as crucial for Italy's upcoming challenges.
  • Mancini resigned after a five-year spell which included winning Euro 2020.