Napoli names Walter Mazzarri as new manager
Walter Mazzarri has been named as the new manager of Napoli.
The experienced 62 year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who lasted only five months in the role.
The Serie A champion has struggled in its title defence, winning only six of its 12 matches to sit 10 points behind leader Inter Milan.
Napoli revealed the news in a brief post on social media, saying: “Walter Mazzarri is the new coach of Napoli. Welcome back Mister.”
Mazzarri has huge experience in Serie A, including coaching Napoli from 2009 to 2013.
It was a successful tenure, with Napoli qualifying for the Champions League for the first time, winning the Coppa Italia and finishing second in Serie A in his final season.
His most recent job came at Cagliari but he lasted less than a year, leaving in May 2022 with the club on the brink of relegation.
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