Real Madrid have confirmed that Santiago Solari has been appointed as the clubs new manager.
The 42-year-old took over as interim boss following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui who managed only 14 games in charge of the La Liga giants, winning only six of those matches.
Lopeteguis brief tenure ended in a 5-1 thumping to Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Solari, who played for Madrid from 2000 to 2005, has since led the club to four wins on the bounce and has been rewarded with the job on a permanent basis.
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Spanish rules state that an interim coach cannot be in charge for more than two weeks so Madrid had to appoint Solari – or an alternative – to avoid punishment.
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The Argentine has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Spanish outfit until 2021.
Real Madrid's statement
The Board of Directors of Real Madrid CF, which met today November 13, 2018, has agreed to the appointment of Santiago Solari as coach of the first team until June 30, 2021.
Antonio Conte was heavily linked with the position but the Italian is on a break from football after being sacked by Chelsea in the summer.
Solaris record of four consecutive victories represents the greatest start of any manager in the Madrids history.
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Speaking after Madrids victory over Celta, club director Emilio Butragueno said: The truth is that we are very happy with him.
There is no doubt that he came at a very particular moment and has been able to achieve very good results.
MORE: Danny Welbeck promises to return stronger than ever before after ankle injury
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Real Madrid have confirmed that Santiago Solari has been appointed as the clubs new manager.
The 42-year-old took over as interim boss following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui who managed only 14 games in charge of the La Liga giants, winning only six of those matches.
Lopeteguis brief tenure ended in a 5-1 thumping to Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Solari, who played for Madrid from 2000 to 2005, has since led the club to four wins on the bounce and has been rewarded with the job on a permanent basis.
More: Football
Spanish rules state that an interim coach cannot be in charge for more than two weeks so Madrid had to appoint Solari – or an alternative – to avoid punishment.
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The Argentine has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Spanish outfit until 2021.
Real Madrid's statement
The Board of Directors of Real Madrid CF, which met today November 13, 2018, has agreed to the appointment of Santiago Solari as coach of the first team until June 30, 2021.
Antonio Conte was heavily linked with the position but the Italian is on a break from football after being sacked by Chelsea in the summer.
Solaris record of four consecutive victories represents the greatest start of any manager in the Madrids history.
More: Football
Speaking after Madrids victory over Celta, club director Emilio Butragueno said: The truth is that we are very happy with him.
There is no doubt that he came at a very particular moment and has been able to achieve very good results.
MORE: Danny Welbeck promises to return stronger than ever before after ankle injury
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