Official: Cesare Prandelli takes the reins at Mestalla

The Italian coach has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Valencia. He will take charge on Monday while Voro continues as caretaker for Atlético game.

01/10/2016 19:22

Official: Cesare Prandelli takes the reins at Mestalla — Valencia CF

Cesare Prandelli has been officially confirmed as Valencia boss for the next two seasons, the club said in a press release. The former Parma, Fiorentina and Italy coach arrived in Valencia on Saturday and put pen to paper on a deal to revive the club's fortunes after a turbulent couple of years.

Speaking about his decision to take the Valencia manager’s job in an interview with Italian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport earlier in the week, Prandelli said: “It’s always been said that my style of play is quite Spanish. Now we’ll see.”

Prandelli in the stands for Atlético match

OFFICIAL STATEMENT | Cesare Prandelli #BenvenutoCesare 👉 https://t.co/cFuMgyOt5M pic.twitter.com/l7a7osLx8N
— Valencia CF English (@valenciacf_en) 1 October 2016

The Italian will watch his new side’s home clash with Atlético Madrid from the stands before taking charge in full on Monday.

Valencia endured a poor start to the year - opening with four straight defeats cost Pako Ayestarán his job - but their form has picked up under caretaker manager Voro, winning their last two games. They currently sit in 15th, one point clear of the relegation zone.

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