Ranieri appointed as Watford manager

Watford have appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager, the Premier League club announced yesterday.

Ranieri, who led Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016, agreed a two-year contract with the Hornets to replace the sacked Xisco Munoz.

“Watford FC is delighted to confirm the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the club’s new head coach, on a two-year contract,” a statement on the club’s website announced.