Giampiero Ventura announced as Italy's new head coach

Giampiero Ventura has been announced as Italy's new head coach, replacing Antonio Conte.

The 68-year-old, who left Torino in May following a five-year spell in charge, is believed to have signed a two-year deal..

Ventura has been widely linked to Conte's role in recent weeks, and now the Azzurri's official Twitter page has confirmed the appointment.

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Giampiero #Ventura will be the next #Italy head coach! 💙#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/ikaDmOR5yX

— Italy (@azzurri) June 7, 2016

Italy have been hunting for a new coach since Conte announced in March that he would close the door on a two-year stint in order to take charge at Chelsea.

The 46-year-old will oversee the national side's Euro 2016 campaign, which includes group matches against Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.