Maurizio Sarri is officially the new Coach of Napoli on what appears to be a one-year contract.
"Calcio Napoli announce that the role of Coach for the 2015-16 sporting season has gone to Maurizio Sarri."
Negotiations and meetings have been going on for almost a week, as the ex-Empoli boss emerged as the front-runner to replace Rafa Benitez.
There was another encounter in Rome this evening between Sarri and President Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Maurizio Sarri is officially the new Coach of Napoli on what appears to be a one-year contract.
"Calcio Napoli announce that the role of Coach for the 2015-16 sporting season has gone to Maurizio Sarri."
Negotiations and meetings have been going on for almost a week, as the ex-Empoli boss emerged as the front-runner to replace Rafa Benitez.
There was another encounter in Rome this evening between Sarri and President Aurelio De Laurentiis.
It had been reported the deal was a two-year contract, but the announcement suggests there is only a one-season agreement with an option for a second.
Sarri was born in Naples in January 1959, but spent most of management career in the lower leagues.
He made his Serie A debut with Empoli in 2014-15 and not only secured their safety, but also did so with entertaining and impressive football.
What do you make of this appointment? Share your views on David Lee Wheatley's blog about Sarri taking over at Napoli.