Former Spain, Real Madrid coach Lopetegui appointed by Sevilla


FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 28, 2018 Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui before the match REUTERS/Albert Gea

MADRID (Reuters) - Sevilla have named Julen Lopetegui as their new coach, offering him a return to management for the first time since he was sacked by both Spain and Real Madrid in disastrous five-month spell last year.

Sevilla, who finished sixth in La Liga this season, said in a statement on their website that the 52-year-old would lead their team for the next three seasons.

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