Sampdoria hire Vincenzo Montella

Fiorentina's coach Vincenzo Montella smiles before the Italian Serie A football match Fiorentina vs Juventus on October 20, 2013
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Vincenzo Montella agrees to take charge of Sampdoria on a deal that runs until 2018.

Former Sampdoria striker Vincenzo Montella has been appointed the new head coach of the Serie A club.

The 41-year-old, who scored 58 goals during his two spells with Samp, has replaced Walter Zenga in the hotseat following his sacking last week.

"Vincenzo Montella is one of us. President Massimo Ferrero and all of Sampdoria are happy to announce that Vincenzo Montella is officially the new coach of the Blucerchiati," read a statement on the club's official website.

Montella has signed a deal at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris that will expire in the summer of 2018.

Fiorentina head coach Vincenzo Montella shouts instructions to his players during the Serie A match between AC Siena and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2013
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