Claudio Ranieri, who replaced Fabio Liverani, became the new coach of Cagliari. The Serie B club officially formalized the appointment with a statement welcoming the technique.

Claudio Ranieri returns to Cagliari after 31 years

The 71-year-old coach signed a contract until June 30, 2025, admitting that the club’s management expects long-term cooperation, writes Gazetta dello Sport.

Claudio Ranieri returns to Sardinia with fond memories. Between 1988 and 1991, he led the team, achieving back-to-back promotions with Cagliari from Serie C to Serie A.

In his work, there are important teams that alternately prepare Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia, Chelsea, Parma, Juventus or Roma.

In 2016, he pulled off a huge surprise when he managed to win the Premier League title with Leicester, defeating the heavy favourites.

Cagliari are 14th in Italy’s Serie B after 18 games with 22 points, 14 behind leaders Frosinone.