Swansea Are Set To Name Former Udinese Manager As Head Coach

Swansea are set to appoint former Udinese manager Francesco Guidolin to work as head coach alongside Alan Curtis until the end of the season.

The 60years old will come in on a short-term basis, with results determining if he is retained beyond the summer as an official announcement is expected to be made in the early part of the coming week. As recently as Sunday morning, senior members of the club hierarchy were adamant Curtis would remain in sole charge, despite Swansea slipping into the bottom three at the weekend however, the club felt compelled to act following talks with the Italian at the weekend. He will not be in charge for Monday’s crucial home game against Watford, though it is likely he will be at the match and then take a hands-on role by the time Swansea travel to Everton next Sunday.

Guidolin is hugely experienced, having taken charge at 13 clubs in 18 different spells, though there will be a concern that his only position outside Italy was an underwhelming season at Monaco a decade ago. However, his most recent management job, spanning four years at Udinese from 2010, brought huge success, with the club finishing third and fourth in Serie A and twice qualifying for the Champions League. 

Swansea host Watford on Monday night having won only once in 11 Premier League games.