Siena FC

• Nickname:
• Founded:
• Manager:

• Ground:
• Capacity:NaN

Beretta handed Lecce role

24 Jun 2008 - 14:45:46

Click To Enlarge

Former Siena coach Mario Beretta has been handed the reins at Serie A newcomers Lecce.

Beretta, 48, left Siena despite keeping them in the top-flight last season against the odds, but has now been confirmed as Giuseppe Papadopulo's replacement at the Stadio Via del Mare.

Papadopulo left Lecce last month after failing to agree a new contract.

"I have to thank the club for showing trust in me," said Beretta.

"This is a very important footballing city with a great tradition and I am very grateful at being called to take charge of this team.

"My work is to make a contribution to the project and to bring passion and enthusiasm.

"The aim for the season is to achieve comfortable safety, hopefully with a few weeks to go."