Massimo Cellino appoints former Leeds United man as new Brescia boss

FORMER Leeds United assistant Pep Clotet has been appointed as the new coach of Brescia under former Whites chairman Massimo Cellino.
By Lee Sobot
Published 6th Feb 2021, 13:52 GMT
Updated 6th Feb 2021, 14:37 GMT
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Clotet becomes Brescia owner Cellino's fifth coach at the club who are currently 12th in Serie B.

Cellino bought Brescia in June 2017.

Speaking to the club's official website, Clotet said: "I arrive at an important club and with the utmost enthusiasm.

EX-WHITES APPOINTMENT: Made by former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino as owner of Brescia. Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images.EX-WHITES APPOINTMENT: Made by former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino as owner of Brescia. Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images.
EX-WHITES APPOINTMENT: Made by former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino as owner of Brescia. Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images.
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"I thank the president Massimo Cellino, with whom I have a wonderful relationship since the days of Leeds, for giving me an opportunity of this level.

"I am convinced that I have an important squad available and I will do my best to get the most out of the boys."

Clotet has been out of management since leaving Birmingham City in July of last year.

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