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Valencia ‘are set to announce arrival of Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager this week’… despite furious opposition from fans over his historic controversial comments about women and homosexuality
- Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly set to be appointed as Valencia’s new manager
- The 44-year-old has been out of management since leaving Napoli last year
- Tottenham fans started #NoToGattuso campaign in a bid to stop him coming in
- Upon the campaign’s success, Valencia fans tried to do the same this week
- Fans are angry with historic controversial comments, which Gattuso defends
Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Valencia, despite supporters recently protesting against his appointment due to controversial views he previously shared.
The LaLiga side have been on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Jose Bordalas earlier in the week.
Gattuso, 44, who has been out of a job since leaving Napoli last year, is now set to be appointed as Valencia’s new boss according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, despite a huge uproar on views he shared previously.
Anger from fans stemmed from controversial comments made in Gattuso’s past which have been interpreted as sexist and homophobic.
Romano Tweeted: ‘Official announcement now ready for Gennaro Gattuso as new Valencia manager, all set for the statement this week. Two year deal signed as expected. #Valencia.
‘€3m salary guaranteed plus add-ons per season for Gattuso.’
Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Valencia, despite supporters protesting against his appointment.
Fans banded together as a reaction to historic comments made by…
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Source : dailymail
