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Romanian Lucescu takes over as Zenit coach

Published 24/05/2016, 15:34
© Reuters. Sevilla v Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu has taken over as the head coach of Zenit St. Petersburg, the Russian club said on Tuesday.

The 70-year-old Romanian, who spent 12 years in charge of Shakhtar, has signed a two-year contract with Zenit, with an option for a further year, the club said on their website (wwww.fc-zenit.ru).

Lucescu takes over from Andre Villas-Boas, who coached the team from March 2014. The Portuguese decided to leave the club from Russia's second city after his contract expired.

Zenit finished the 2015-16 season third in the league standings they won the Russian Cup, missing out on a place in the Champions League.

Lucescu has previously coached the Romanian national team, Inter Milan and Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas.

© Reuters. Sevilla v Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg

During his time in Donetsk, he won 22 trophies, including eight national titles and the 2008-09 UEFA Cup.

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