Serie A 2024-25: Vieira appointed new coach of Genoa

Vieira, 48, began his managerial career with Manchester City’s under-23 team from 2013-2015 before he took over at MLS side New York City. He then spent two-and-a-half years at Ligue 1 side Nice before moving to Palace.

FILE - Then-Crystal Palace’s head coach Patrick Vieira applauds during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP

Genoa has appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as its new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

The Frenchman has been out of work since parting ways with French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in July, having previously managed Premier League club Crystal Palace.

Genoa, hovering above the relegation zone after a lacklustre start to the season, sacked coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday.

Genoa has 10 points from the first 12 games of the league campaign, leaving it 17th in the standings.

Vieira, 48, began his managerial career with Manchester City’s under-23 team from 2013-2015 before he took over at MLS side New York City. He then spent two-and-a-half years at Ligue 1 side Nice before moving to Palace.

He will reunite with new signing Mario Balotelli, having coached the Italian striker for 10 matches when they were both at Nice in the 2018-19 season.