Filippo Inzaghi confirmed as Palermo coach after leaving promoted Pisa

PALERMO, Italy: Filippo Inzaghi was hired on Tuesday by Palermo after the former World Cup winner left Pisa following their historic promotion to Serie A.

In a statement, Palermo said that Inzaghi had signed a “multi-year contract” starting from next month.

According to Italian media reports, Palermo paid Pisa nearly one million euros ($1.1 million) to take Inzaghi as the Sicilians, owned by the City Football Group which also owns Manchester City, attempt their own return to Serie A.

Pisa finished second in Serie B under 51-year-old Inzaghi and gained promotion to the top-flight for the first time in 34 years.

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The Tuscan club, whose Arena Garibaldi stadium is in the shadow of the famous leaning tower of Pisa, moved up to Serie A with play-off winners Cremonese and division winners Sassuolo.

Palermo finished eighth and missed out on promotion via the play-offs after being beaten in the first round by Juve Stabia.

Separately, Man United chief executive Omar Berrada is sticking to his ambitious target of winning the Premier League in 2028 to mark the club’s 150th anniversary despite a historically bad season for Ruben Amorim’s team.

The 20-time English champions endured their worst top-flight campaign since they were relegated in 1973/74, finishing 15th, 42 points behind champions Liverpool.

They also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, meaning they will have no European football next season.

Berrada told staff of his “Project 150” vision in September last year, setting out his aim to win the Premier League and the Women’s Super League (WSL) titles in 2028.