AS Roma have announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as its new head coach until the end of the season.
The club made the announcement on its official website on Friday.
Ranieri, who was sacked by Fulham, will be making a return to Roma after his first stint in 2009 to 2011, replacing Eusebio Di Francesco.
“AS Roma are pleased to confirm that Claudio Ranieri has been appointed head coach until 30 June 2019,” said AS Roma President Jim Pallotta.
“The 67-year-old Italian will be in the dugout for the club’s next Serie A match, against Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening.
“We are delighted to welcome Claudio Ranieri back to the club.
“We have one objective remaining this season and that is to finish in the highest possible league position and secure qualification for the Champions League.
“At this stage of the campaign, it was important to bring in a coach who knows the club, understands the environment, can speak the language and is able to motivate the players. Claudio ticks all of those boxes and he’s very excited to take on this challenge.”
Speaking on his appointment, Ranieri said:“I’m delighted to be coming back home.
“When Roma call you, it’s impossible to say no.”
Ranieri is famous leading Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016.
