Viola confirm Mihajlovic as new coach

(GSM) – Fiorentina have confirmed Sinisa Mihajlovic as their new coach following the departure of Cesare Prandelli.

Mihajlovic took over Catania in December last year with Gli Elefanti propping up the Serie A table. The Serbian resigned from his position last month after helping them avoid relegation from Serie A in the campaign just ended.

A statement on the Fiorentina website read: “ACF Fiorentina announce that tomorrow at 1200 Sinisa Mihajlovic will be officially presented. The new Viola coach will meet and greet the owner and the board of ACF Fiorentina tomorrow morning, then he will be presented to the press in the conference room of the Stadio Artemio Franchi.”

The 41-year-old swiftly emerged as Fiorentina’s number one choice after it was revealed Prandelli is set to become the next Italy boss. Prandelli was the longest serving manger in Fiorentina’s history.

In a statement the club added: “The decision, mutually made, will allow Prandelli to continue his professional career in a prestigious manner, sitting on the Italian national team bench.

“Good luck to Cesare Prandelli and to all his staff for their new adventure and sincere thanks for the wonderful years of collaboration we have had. Together we have done great things which we will never forget.”