Sunday 8 November 2015 19:59, UK
Former Inter Milan and Udinese boss Andrea Stramaccioni has been named as the new coach of Panathinaikos.
The 39-year-old Italian has signed a two-year deal with the Greek Super League club and takes over from Giannis Anastasiou, who left the Athens giants by mutual consent last Monday.
"I'm really happy and proud to be at this club," Stramaccioni said in a statement on the club's website.
"I'm in the right place for the work I want to do and prove to the people that have brought me here that I can meet the demands required.
"I do not want to make big promises; this is something I don't do generally. The only thing I pledge is that I will give the best I can to take this club where it wants to go.
"I am coming in mid-way during the season and this is difficult because there is no time but much work to be done - which starts for the derby coming up fast."
Stramaccioni faces a baptism of fire in his first game, with an Athens derby against fierce rivals Olympiakos after the international break on November 21.
Olympiakos have won a record 10 wins from their opening 10 matches and lead second-place Panathinaikos by eight points.
