Former Italy defender Antonio Cabrini has been named as the new coach of the Syrian national team.
Cabrini, a member of the 1982 World Cup-winning side, has signed a deal to remain at the helm for the next seven years and replaces coach Fajr Ibrahim.
He will take charge of the team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where Syria have been drawn alongside Iran, Kuwait and UAE.
Syrian Football Association president Ahmed Jabban believes Cabrini's appointment will be a positive move for Syrian football.
Jabban said: "We have finalised the agreement with Cabrini."
"We have also finished the agreement with the sponsoring company who will be paying all the contract fees."
The former Juventus left-back said that his main target was to lead Syria to the 2010 World Cup finals.
"It is a great opportunity to coach the Syria national team," said Cabrini. "I will try to use all my experience to serve the national team and Syrian football as best I can and lead the team to the next World Cup."
Cabrini, a member of the 1982 World Cup-winning side, has signed a deal to remain at the helm for the next seven years and replaces coach Fajr Ibrahim.
He will take charge of the team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where Syria have been drawn alongside Iran, Kuwait and UAE.
Syrian Football Association president Ahmed Jabban believes Cabrini's appointment will be a positive move for Syrian football.
Jabban said: "We have finalised the agreement with Cabrini."
"We have also finished the agreement with the sponsoring company who will be paying all the contract fees."
The former Juventus left-back said that his main target was to lead Syria to the 2010 World Cup finals.
"It is a great opportunity to coach the Syria national team," said Cabrini. "I will try to use all my experience to serve the national team and Syrian football as best I can and lead the team to the next World Cup."
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