Former Crawley Town manager and Birmingham City assistant boss named new head coach at Serie A club

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A former Crawley Town boss and Birmingham City assistant manager has been named the new head coach of a Serie A club.

Udinese Calcio have announce that Gabriele Cioffi as their new first-team coach, having put pen to paper on a deal that runs until June 30, 2024 with an option for a one-year extension.

The 48-year-old is returning to the Udinese dugout, having led the side during the 2021/22 season, racking up 31 points in 22 games.

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The Italian’s coaching staff will be made up of assistant Cristiano Bacci and match analyst Andrea Aliboni.

Crawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi celebrates with Josh Doherty after winning the penalty shoot out in Carabao Cup third round match between the Reds and Stoke City at The People's Pension Stadium on September 24, 2019. Picture by Bryn Lennon/Getty ImagesCrawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi celebrates with Josh Doherty after winning the penalty shoot out in Carabao Cup third round match between the Reds and Stoke City at The People's Pension Stadium on September 24, 2019. Picture by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images
Crawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi celebrates with Josh Doherty after winning the penalty shoot out in Carabao Cup third round match between the Reds and Stoke City at The People's Pension Stadium on September 24, 2019. Picture by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Speaking in his first press conference as Udinese head coach, Cioffi said: “From day to day we will try to do our best to bring points. We must reverse course with conviction.