Italian manager Maurizio Sarri has officially joined Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri has been officially appointed as the head coach of Chelsea. The Italian has joined the Blues on a three years deal, according to statements released by Club Official Website
The 59 year old manager had a successful three-year spell at Serie A side Napoli. He helped the Serie A side in two second-place finishes in their domestic league, including last season when they achieved a record points total for a runner-up, and one third place. In 2017, he won the Serie A Coach of the Year award.
While talking to club reports, Sarri has admitted to be excited for his career with the Blues.
“I am very happy to be coming to Chelsea and the Premier League. It is an exciting new period in my career”, said the manager.
“I look forward to starting work and meeting the players on Monday ahead of travelling to Australia, where I will be able to get to know the squad and begin our match action. ‘I hope we can provide some entertaining football for our fans, and that we will be competing for trophies at the end of the season, which is what this club deserves.”
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia admitted the the club is delighted to have Sarri at Stamford Bridge. She said,”We are delighted to welcome Maurizio and are looking forward to him bringing his football philosophy to Chelsea. Maurizio’s Napoli side played some of the most exciting football in Europe, impressing with their attacking approach and dynamism, and his coaching methods significantly improved the players at his disposal.”
“He has plenty of experience in Serie A and the Champions League and we know he is relishing the chance to work in the Premier League” she added.
