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Middlesbrough hero Fabrizio Ravanelli says managing the Premier League club would be his 'dream' job

Former Italy striker Fabrizio Ravanelli says he dreams that one day he might return to the Premier League as manager of Middlesbrough.

'My dream is to come back to Middlesbrough as manager. This is my dream. Honestly, I love Middlesbrough,' the silver-haired Italian told Sky Sports.

Now 48, Ravanelli was Boro's star signing for the 1996-97 season and the 'White Feather' made an immediate impact at the North-East club with a hat-trick against Liverpool on his debut.

Fabrizio Ravanelli says he dreams that one day he might become manager of Middlesbrough
Fabrizio Ravanelli says he dreams that one day he might become manager of Middlesbrough
Ravanelli played for Boro for a single season - 1996/97 - and later played for Derby County
Ravanelli played for Boro for a single season - 1996/97 - and later played for Derby County
He revealed his wish to manage on Teeside in an interview on Sky Sports News on Friday
He revealed his wish to manage on Teeside in an interview on Sky Sports News on Friday

He left for Marseille when Middlesbrough were relegated at the end of the season despite his 17 goals in 35 appearances.