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OFFICIAL: Claudio Ranieri Appointed Watford's Manager following the Sack of Xisco

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Watford Football Club has appointed former Leicester City's manager, Claudio Ranieri as its new coach. The hornets signed the Italian after terminating the contract of former manager Xisco Munoz.

Claudia Ranieri

Claudia Ranieri

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Watford announced the news on its official website on Monday, October 4th, 2021. He will be joined by the Assistant coaches Carlo Cornacchia, as well as Fitness Coach Carlo Spignoli.

Ranieri led Leicester to their first Premier League title against all odds in 2016.

He has coached Chelsea and Fulham in the league, which will give him a lot of experience. He left his role as manager of Sampdoria last season (2020/21 season).

Ranieri's first game as manager of Watford will be a home game against Liverpool on Saturday, October 16th, 2021.

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