In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Vieira has been officially announced as the new head coach of Genoa. The former Arsenal legend arrived in the city earlier today, marking the beginning of a new era for the Italian club.
Vieira succeeds Alberto Gilardino, who had a successful stint with the team over the past two seasons. Gilardino not only guided Genoa back to Serie A but also secured their top-flight status with a comfortable margin. However, a string of injuries and lackluster results ultimately led to this decision, which has been met with considerable controversy among the club’s supporters.
The official statement from Genoa CFC reads: “Genoa CFC announces that it has entrusted the technical leadership of the first team to Patrick Vieira. The new coach will lead the first training session this afternoon after the formalization of the contract at the Villa Rostan headquarters. After a professional journey as Executive Development Football in the Manchester City Academy from 2011 to 2015, Vieira has coached the teams of New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, and Strasbourg during his career. Welcome, coach!”
Vieira has committed to a two-year contract with Genoa, extending until 2026, with an option for a third year. This arrangement underscores the club’s firm intention to invest in the future with the former Invincibles midfielder at the helm.
The appointment of Vieira represents a bold move for Genoa, as they look to leverage his experience both as a world-class player and his growing reputation as a manager. With his tactical acumen and leadership skills, Vieira will be tasked with elevating Genoa’s performance and potentially guiding them to new heights in Serie A.
