The former star forward of AC Milan was appointed new coach of Genoa, following the dismissal of Daniele Ballardini.
Former AC Milan star forward Andriy Shevchenko appointed new Genoa coach, after the dismissal on Saturday of Daniele Ballardini, as announced this Sunday by the club dean of Serie A.
“Welcome Mr. Shevchenko,” wrote Genoa on his website, when announcing the return to Italy of the 2004 Ballon d’Or, 45, who will have his first experience as a club coach.
Shevchenko, who He left last summer from being Ukraine coach, committed until June 30, 2024, specified the club, currently 18th in the table with a single victory in twelve games.
The arrival of the former scorer is part of the change of era desired by the club’s new American owner, the 777 Partners fund, whose arrival was announced at the end of September.
The Ukrainian left a good memory in Italy, where he landed in 1999 from Dynamo Kiev. In 2000 and 2004 he finished as the top scorer in Serie A.
With the Rossoneri He won almost all possible titles (League, Cup, Italian Super Cup, Champions in 2003 and European Super Cup).
As coach he led Ukraine to the quarterfinals of the last European Championship, lost against England (0-4). (D)
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