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Eusebio Di Francesco is the head coach of Lecce, the Serie A club based in Puglia. He took charge of the side as they navigated their return to Italy's top flight, tasked with establishing the ambitious southern outfit among the country's elite.
Di Francesco began his managerial career after retiring from professional football, where he worked as a midfielder. He has held positions at several Italian clubs, building a reputation for tactical acumen and development of attacking football. His most notable success came at AS Roma, where he guided the club to the Champions League semi-finals in 2018, a remarkable achievement that enhanced his standing considerably. Beyond Rome, he has managed Sassuolo, Sampdoria and other Serie A sides, accumulating significant experience in Italian football's top division. His appointment at Lecce represents a fresh challenge in his continuing mission to establish himself among Serie A's most successful contemporary managers.
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