English football club "Chelsea" announced the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as head coach of the team.

According to the press service of the club, the agreement with the 59-year-old Italian specialist is designed for three years.

Maurizio Sarri is the new Chelsea head coach!.

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Under the leadership of Sarri, the Italian "Napoli" last season took second place in the Italian championship, gaining 91 points.

The media writes that Sarri already outlined the circle of players whom he would like to see in the team.

The Italian plans to invite Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain and the defender of the Turinians Daniele Rugani. With both players, the coach is familiar with the work with Napoli. If the London club leaves goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Maurizio wants to replace the Belgian keeper Alisson of "Roma", reports Sky Sport Italia.