De Boer takes charge at Inter

DUTCHMAN Frank de Boer was officially appointed Inter Milan coach yesterday, taking over from ousted Roberto Mancini.

“Frank de Boer is the new Nerazzurri coach,” the Serie A club said on its Twitter page.

De Boer, 46, who left Ajax at the end of last season, touched down in the northern Italian city of Milan late on Monday to take over from Mancini, who left amid reports the club’s new Chinese owners wanted fresh blood at the helm.

“De Boer will join the Nerazzurri on a three-year contract and will take charge of first team training this afternoon,” the club said.

The Dutchman, the most capped outfield player in the history of the Netherlands national team, had been linked with Premier League clubs Southampton and Everton before those positions were filled.

At Inter he will have under two weeks to sign more players before the Serie A season starts against Chievo on August 21. – AFP