Genoa have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

Patrick Vieira has made his return to management as head coach of Genoa, reuniting him with Mario Balotelli for a fourth time.

Genoa has confirmed Patrick Vieira as its new coach. That could have implications for Mario Balotelli, less than a month after the former Italy forward joined the Serie A club.

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of Serie A club Genoa. The 48-year-old joins a club that is in 17th position in the Italian top flight, one point above the relegation zone.

Patrick Vieira has been named the new head coach of Serie A club Genoa. The former Arsenal midfielder joins the side that currently sits 17th in Italy’s top flight and replaces Alberto Gilardino, who had been in charge since December 2022.

Genoa have appointed Patrick Vieira as their new coach. Vieira, previously with Strasbourg and Crystal Palace, takes over from the sacked Alberto Gilardino. Genoa are struggling, sitting just above the relegation zone with 10 points from 12 games.

Patrick Vieira has his first managerial job since leaving Strasbourg in July, as he takes over struggling Genoa.

Genoa have sacked their manager Alberto Gilardino after a disastrous start to the season which has seen them fall to 17th in the league, and Patrick Vieira has taken over. Genoa finished 11th in the Serie A last season, a very successful campaign after only being promoted from Serie B the year before.

Genoa have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed as Genoa head coach. The former Arsenal midfielder replaces Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked by the Serie A club on Tuesday. Genoa have not yet confirmed the length of Vieira’s appointment but say the 48-year-old will take charge of his first training session and finalise his contract later on Wednesday.

Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him -- which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli.