Crespo appointed as Modena head coach

The former Argentina star has taken his first role as a No.1, joining the Serie B side on a one-year deal with the option of a further two seasons

Hernan Crespo has been named head coach of Italian Serie B side Modena, the club have announced.
The former AC Milan, Inter and Chelsea player had been working as a youth coach at Parma but their bankruptcy and relegation has allowed him to seek other opportunities.
And Modena announced that the 39-year-old former Argentina star has joined on a one-year deal but has the option to stay on for two more beyond that.
"Modena announces that it has hired Hernan Crespo as first-team coach," a statement read.
"The Argentinian coach has signed for one year plus an option for another two years."
Modena finished 18th in Serie B last season and kept their place in the Italian second tier through the play-offs.