Zola agrees deal to become West Ham manager

Last updated 11:43 11/09/2008

Relevant offers

Football

Newcastle dominant in victory over Melbourne Critics coming round as Phoenix change ethos Harry Redknapp flattered by England job link Wellington Phoenix want stadium to roar at Roar Ivory Coast tipped to beat Zambia in African final Football Ferns start big year against world's best Kewell magic lifts Victory past Central Coast Canterbury coach promotes Aaron Clapham Young Waikato FC must fend off unhappy hosts Hijab ban driving women away from football

Gianfranco Zola has agreed a three-year deal to become the manager of West Ham United.

Although there was no official confirmation from the Premier League club that a deal had been agreed, the reports said he had agreed to take over from Alan Curbishley who resigned because of too much board interference.

The Daily Express said Zola, the 42-year-old former Chelsea and Italy forward, was expected in London on Friday to sign the deal and Sky Sports News also reported that a contract had been agreed.

Zola, who has been working as the assistant coach of the Italy Under-21 side, is due to be officially unveiled at Upton Park on Friday or Saturday before West Ham meet West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.

Ad Feedback

- Reuters