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Andrea Pirlo takes over as manager of UAE second-tier side United FC

Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been assigned as United FC coach, the Emirati second-tier club United FC revealed on Friday.

The ex-AC Milan and Juventus midfielder has signed a two-year manage with the club, also known as Dubai United, who play in the UAE First Division League, one tier below the country's Pro League.

Pirlo, 46, a key player in Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph, has possessed spells in charge of Juve, Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey and most recently Sampdoria since retiring from playing in 2017.

"We are proud to welcome Andrea to the United FC family," United FC president Ilie Cebanu said.

"He embodies the values and ambitions of our club, and we trust he will be a key figure in taking us to the next level," he added.