Delhi Dynamos FC unveiled Italy’s World Cup winning legend Gianluca Zambrotta as the head coach for the third edition of the Hero Indian Super league on Tuesday.
The 39 year old fullback was one of the star performers in Italy’s winning campaign during the 2006 FIFA world cup and now he begins his next chapter in his career with the capital side.
“I am looking forward to a great stint with this amazing club, and some amazing times in this lovely country,” Zombratta said. “I am delighted to be a part of the Delhi Dynamos family. I have heard such wonderful things about the ISl from friends like Alessandro del Piero.”
“My primary goal with the lions will be to win trophies. last year, we lost in the semifinals. This year we will aim to win,” he added.
The 39-year-old had a two year coaching experience with Swiss side Chiasso before coming to India. He was assigned the next to impossible the task of saving the team from relegation in 2013-14, which he achieved in style. “We are proud to welcome another champion in the midst,” said Prashant Agarwal, President of Delhi
Dynamos FC. Zambrotta comes with tremendous experience and a formidable reputation. We trust him to lead our lions to victory and take our pride to a next level.
“He gave me a lot of insights into Delhi Dynamos’ vision and philosophy. I liked what he told me and I did not need to think twice when Prashant brought up the proposal,” said Zambrotta, who played for the big European giants like Barcelona, AC Milan and Juventus.
He has been appointed as the third coach of the club and his contract is for 2 years. Zombrotta replaces Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos and feels confident enough to take the team to new heights
With only few months left before Indian Super league starts, the former World Cup winner believes it is more than enough time to build a team.
“Just like in Italy or any other place, two months is a good time to build a team,” said Zambrotta.