CARLO ANCELOTTI has been named as the new Napoli boss.
The legendary gaffer, who has managed the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan, takes over from Maurizio Sarri, who was axed just hours earlier.
Ancelotti has been out of work since September after been let go by German giants Bayern Munich.
But the Italian tactician has made a quick return to the top with Napoli, who finished second in this season’s Serie A.
The announcement comes just hours after fan favourite Sarri was shown the door after failing to land Napoli’s first title since the Diego Maradona era.
Sarri is now expected to take charge at Stamford Bridge when Antonio Conte is sacked by Roman Abramovich
The appointment comes just hours after Napoli fired Maurizio Sarri
But Napoli fans are sure to be breathing a sigh of relief after discovering they will be in a safe pair of hands for the new campaign.
Ancelotti is regarded as one of the most successful managers of the modern era, having won trophies in England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.