As this news portal predicted several days ago, Giovanni Tedesco has been appointed the new coach of Gzira United FC. The Maltese Herald is fast becoming the go-to place for exclusive and different sports stories, and we will continue this trend with more investigative stories coming your way.
Italian coach Giovanni Tedesco began his season in Qatar, steering Al-Mesaimeer with a steady hand. However, the allure of returning to Maltese football proved too strong. When the opportunity to rejoin the Maltese league surfaced, the 52-year-old seized it, marking his return to familiar territory.
Tedesco steps into the role at Gżira United following Andrew Cohen’s departure last week. Cohen resigned after a narrow 2-1 loss to Ħamrun Spartans, which dashed Gżira’s hopes of clinching a coveted Top Six spot. Despite matching Ħamrun’s 14-point tally, Gżira fell short due to their head-to-head record against the Spartans.
This will be Giovanni Tedesco’s second stint at the helm of Gżira United, having previously led the Maroons during the 2019-20 season. In that tenure, the Italian tactician orchestrated one of the club’s most memorable moments in European football, guiding Gżira to an unforgettable UEFA Europa League upset over Croatian powerhouse Hajduk Split.
Tedesco finalized terms with Gżira United and inked his contract on Wednesday. The former Palermo midfielder is now poised to make his season debut as Gżira’s first-team coach, ready to bring his experience and energy back to the Maltese club.
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