Di Matteo named as new Aston Villa manager


FC Schalke 04's coach Roberto Di Matteo celebrates a goal against VfB Stuttgart during their Bundesliga first division soccer match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany May 2, 2015. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender.

LONDON (Reuters) - Roberto Di Matteo has been handed the task of restoring Aston Villa's fortunes after the seven-times English champions announced the Italian as their new manager on Friday.

The 46-year-old, who won the Champions League during a short spell in charge of Chelsea in 2012, takes over weeks after the club were relegated from the Premier League.

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