Zola named coach for Italy Serie A side Cagliari


Gianfranco Zola (R) at Wembley Stadium in London May 27, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville

ROME (Reuters) - Gianfranco Zola will be the new coach of Serie A side Cagliari, replacing Dzenek Zemen, who was sacked this week after two wins in 16 matches left them in the relegation zone, the club said on Wednesday.

"Welcome back, Gianfranco," the club said on its website announcing the appointment of Zola, who previously played for the Italian club as well as English Premier League side Chelsea.

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