Juve appoint former player as new boss

Juventus have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

The 41-year-old former Juve and Italy midfielder, who won promotion to Serie A with Siena last season, will take up the reins of the Turin club on July 1.

He will succeed Luigi del Neri, whose departure was confirmed by the Bianconeri earlier today.