Albania have named Sylvinho as new head coach.

The former Lyon boss replaces Edy Reja, who had been in charge for three years.

Reja had been at the helm of the Albania squad since April 2019, amassing 14 victories, nine draws and 15 defeats.

The 77-year-old had been at the helm of the Albania team since April 2019, previously sitting on the benches of clubs like Atalanta, Lazio, Hajduk Split and Napoli.

Sylvinho, formerly of Arsenal and Barcelona, was also assistant coach at Inter Milan.