Former Udinese manager Fabio Cannavaro has been named the new head coach of Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb, marking his return to management just months after departing the Serie A side.
Cannavaro replaces Nenad Bjelica and will be tasked with revitalizing Dinamo, currently third in the league standings, trailing Rijeka and Hajduk Split by seven points. The former Juventus and Real Madrid defender will officially take charge on January 3.
“Fabio Cannavaro is the new coach of the first team of GNK Dinamo,” the club announced. “We congratulate Mr. Cannavaro on his new position and wish him the best of luck and success on the Dinamo bench.”
The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner has previously managed Benevento, Al Nassr, and Guangzhou Evergrande. Dinamo Zagreb hopes his experience will propel the team back to the top of the league.
