TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian soccer federation hired Edoardo “Edy” Reja on Wednesday to coach the countrys national soccer team.
The 73-year-old Reja, who signed a seven-month contract, said he will lead the team until the end of European Championship qualifying in November, and “then see and decide how it proceeds.”
No other details of his contract were available.
“I am here to work 200%, to find the best and most appropriate players,” Reja said after signing his contract. “I will work with those players who give 200% on the pitch.”
Reja replaces compatriot Christian Panucci, who was fired last month after a home loss to Turkey.
The former midfielder last coached Atalanta until 2016 and has coached other Serie A and B clubs in Italy before.
Rejas first match with Albania will be in June in Iceland. The team is third in Group H behind France and Turkey.
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian soccer federation hired Edoardo “Edy” Reja on Wednesday to coach the countrys national soccer team.
The 73-year-old Reja, who signed a seven-month contract, said he will lead the team until the end of European Championship qualifying in November, and “then see and decide how it proceeds.”
No other details of his contract were available.
“I am here to work 200%, to find the best and most appropriate players,” Reja said after signing his contract. “I will work with those players who give 200% on the pitch.”
Reja replaces compatriot Christian Panucci, who was fired last month after a home loss to Turkey.
The former midfielder last coached Atalanta until 2016 and has coached other Serie A and B clubs in Italy before.
Rejas first match with Albania will be in June in Iceland. The team is third in Group H behind France and Turkey.
“If everything goes well, if I find myself well, then it will dRead More – Source
