Claudio Ranieri Becomes New Watford Manager

Watford has made Claudio Ranieri their new manager, the Premier League club disclosed this on Monday.

Ranieri, who led Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016, agreed a two-year contract with the Hornets to replace the sacked Xisco Munoz.

“Watford FC is delighted to confirm the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the club’s new head coach, on a two-year contract,” a statement on the club’s website announced.

Ranieri takes over with Watford in 15th place in the Premier League after earning seven points from their opening seven matches.

The 69-year-old Italian left Sampdoria at the end of last season and had been looking to return to the game since then.

Ranieri returns for his fourth job in the Premier League, 20 months after he was sacked by Fulham following a disappointing spell in charge at Craven Cottage.

He will be assisted by Paolo Benetti and Carlo Cornacchia as well as fitness coach Carlo Spignoli.