Andrea Pirlo named the boss of Emirati Second -class Club United FC

Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been appointed as United FC coach, the Emirati Second-Tier Club announced Friday.

The ex-AC Milan and Juventus midfielder have signed a two-year deal with the club, also known as Dubai United, which plays in the VAE First Division League, a low under the pro-competition of the country.

Pirlo, 46, an important player in the Triumph Triumph in Italy, has had spells who are in charge of Juve, Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey and the most recent Sampdoria since he retired in 2017.

«We are proud to welcome Andrea in the United FC family,» said club president Iliie Cebanu.

«He embodies the values and ambitions of our club, and we believe that he will be a key figure to take us to the next level,» he added.