Patrick Vieira appointed Genoa head coach, replaces Alberto Gilardino
11/20/2024 05:40 AM
Patrick Vieira has been appointed as Genoa head coach. The former Arsenal midfielder replaces Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked by the Serie A club on Tuesday. Genoa have not yet confirmed the length of Vieira’s appointment but say the 48-year-old will take charge of his first training session and finalise his contract later on Wednesday. Genoa are 17th in Serie A, one point and one place above the relegation zone having won 10 points from their opening 12 league matches of the season. Gilardino, 42, had been Genoa head coach since December 2022, guiding the club back to Serie A with...