ROME, June 6 -- Newly-promoted Serie A side Siena named Giuseppe Sannino as their new coach on Monday replacing new Juventus handler Antonio Conte.
The 54-year-old was given a warm welcome by club president Massimo Mezzaroma despite of no coaching experience in Serie A before.
"We welcome with open arms and with great enthusiasm Giuseppe Sannino," said Mezzaroma.
"A man who is tenacious, courageous and has the hunger to win."
Sannino guided Varese to fourth place in Serie B this past season and lost to Padova in the promotional play-off.
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