Giovanni Tedesco appointed Gzira United coach

Giovanni Tedesco has been appointed as coach of Gzira United after signing a three-year contract with the club.

Tedesco had joined Hamrun Spartans last summer, leading the Spartans to fourth place – the best placing since season 1993/94. However he stepped down earlier this month despite still being under contract with Hamrun for another year.

Giovanni Tedesco, had served as coach of Floriana between April 2014 and June 2015, a short spell with Birkirkara between June and December 2015 and once again Floriana between June 2016 and December 2017.

The Maroons will be participating once again in the UEFA Europa League after finishing third in the BOV Premier League.