Italian specialist Andrea Pirlo has been officially announced as the new head coach of Dubai United. The Italian legend was last in charge of Sampdoria.

"United Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Andrea Pirlo as the new head coach of the first team. A World Cup winner with Italy in 2006 and one of the most iconic midfielders of his generation, Pirlo brings with him a unique footballing vision and valuable coaching experience gained at Juventus and Sampdoria. His arrival marks an exciting new chapter in United's history and reflects the club's growing ambitions on the football pitch in the UAE," the club's press office said in a statement.

Andrea Pirlo retired from football in 2017 and three years later took over as Juventus manager. Before that, he worked in the academy of the Turin giants. With Juventus, he won the Super Cup and the Italian Cup in his first year. |BGNES