Ventura takes Udinese job

Udinese Calcio have appointed Giampiero Ventura as their new coach after Roy Hodgson left the club by mutual consent.

Former Sampdoria coach
The 53-year-old has signed a two-year deal and the former coach of Sampdoria UC, US Lecce and AC Venezia will be officially unveiled later on Tuesday.

Club looking forward

Quoted in tabloid

Pozzo shocked

Ninth in Serie A
Udinese, who have won their last two matches and beat Serie A leaders Inter in the Coppa Italia, are ninth in the 18-team league standings with 18 points.