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Berizzo named as new Sevilla boss

Following Jorge Sampaoli's decision to become head coach of Argentina, the former Celta Vigo boss will take over

Sevilla have announced the appointment of Eduardo Berizzo as their new head coach.

The 47-year-old has reached an agreement over a two-year contract and will finalise his move to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in the coming days.

Berizzo, who guided Celta Vigo to the Europa League semi-finals in 2016-17, replaces Jorge Sampaoli, who has taken over as head coach of Argentina.

"Sevilla and Eduardo Berizzo have reached an agreement in principle for the Argentine to be the new coach of the club for the next two seasons," a Sevilla statement released on Wednesday confirmed.