Empoli have named Davide Nicola as new coach.

Nicola arrives after Monday's dismissal Aurelio Andreazzoli.

Empoli announced last night:

"Empoli Football Club announces that it has entrusted the technical guidance of the first team to Davide Nicola. The coach has signed an annual contract with an option for a further season and will lead the first training session tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.

"In addition to Mister Nicola, Simone Barone, in the role of assistant coach, Manuel Cacicia as Technical Collaborator, Gabriele Stoppino, athletic trainer, and Federico Barni as match analyst will join the technical staff of the first Italian team."

Among his past clubs are Genoa, Torino and Udinese.