Prandelli to replace Lippi as Italy boss

FIORENTINA coach Cesare Prandelli has signed a four-year contract to take over as Italy boss when Marcello Lippi steps down after the World Cup.

Prandelli to replace Lippi as Italy boss

Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete was given permission by the Serie A club earlier this month to talk to Prandelli, and the two men met in Rome yesterday to discuss the matter.

An FIGC statement confirmed the pair had reached agreement.

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