Pioli named Parma boss

Monday 5 June, 2006

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Serie A side Parma have today announced that Stefano Pioli has been appointed as their new Coach.

The 40-year-old, a native of Parma, will be presented to the media on Tuesday at the club’s Collecchio training base.

Pioli arrives from Serie B side Modena after they were knocked out of the Second Division play-offs last night by Mantova.

The former Salernitana tactician, who replaces Siena-bound Mario Beretta, has never bossed in Serie A before.

No contract details have been revealed.