Patrick Vieira Named Coach of Genoa

Genoa CFC has officially appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach following the dismissal of Alberto Gilardino, who led the team to promotion last season but struggled this year, leaving them in 17th place in Serie A. Vieira, 48, has been without a managerial role since leaving Strasbourg in July and previously managed clubs including Crystal Palace and Nice. His appointment comes as Genoa seeks to avoid relegation, having only secured 10 points from their first 12 matches this season. Vieira will also reunite with Mario Balotelli, a player he coached at Nice, who recently signed with Genoa. The club expressed confidence in Vieira's experience and tactical knowledge to revive their fortunes. This marks Vieira's first managerial role in Italy's top flight.