Walter Zenga appointed as new Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced that Walter Zenga has been appointed as the club's new coach.

On Friday night, Kenny Jackett was relieved of his duties at Molineux after three years in charge, with Marco Silva, Steve Bruce and Andre Villas-Boas all being linked with the vacant role at the Championship outfit.

However, less than 12 hours after Jackett's departure, former Sampdoria manager Zenga has been brought in by new owners Fosun International.

Wolves' main director Jeff Shi told the club's official website: "We're delighted to appoint Walter as the new head coach of Wolves. He has an excellent track record both as a player and as a coach, and a wealth of experience he can bring to his new role at Wolves.

"Walter is a hugely passionate personality who lives for football and is fiercely determined to succeed in everything that he does.

"We are looking forward to working with him, and supporting him in the shared aim of trying to help Wolves achieve promotion back to the Premier League."

Wolves have not disclosed the length of contract signed by Zenga but he will have the task of securing promotion to the Premier League at the earliest opportunity after the club's takeover last week.

Zenga will officially start his new job on Monday but he will be present in the stands when Wolves face Swansea City on Saturday afternoon.