Italian Serie A club Genoa FC has appointed Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as its new head coach
The announcement was made on Wednesday through a statement on the club’s official website, titled “Press Release – Vieira Appointed New Head Coach.”
The statement read:
“Genoa CFC announces that Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the head coach of the first team. The new coach will oversee his first training session this afternoon, following the formalisation of his contract at the Villa Rostan Headquarters.”
Vieira, a former French defensive midfielder, was a pivotal figure in Arsenal’s iconic Invincibles squad that secured the club’s third Premier League title. He played alongside fellow French stars Thierry Henry and Robert Pires and was part of the French team that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
The club also highlighted Vieira’s managerial experience, noting:
“With a professional journey that included a role as Executive Development Football at Manchester City’s Academy from 2011 to 2015, Vieira has also managed teams such as New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, and Strasbourg. Welcome, coach!”
Vieira’s appointment follows the dismissal of Genoa’s former head coach, Alberto Gilardino, after a challenging start to the Serie A season.
“Genoa CFC announces that Alberto Gilardino has been relieved of his duties,” the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Gilardino, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy, took charge of Genoa in December 2022, guiding the club to promotion to Serie A in 2023 and an 11th-place finish last season. However, Genoa currently sits in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone, with only two wins in 12 matches.
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