Roberto Di Matteo Appointed Aston Villa Manager: Latest Details and Reaction

Roberto Di Matteo has signed a deal to become the new manager of Aston Villa ahead of the side’s first stint in the Championship.

The agreement was confirmed by the club on Friday:

We’re delighted to announce that Roberto Di Matteo is our new manager. Details: https://t.co/DZuUWBUJFO pic.twitter.com/RtsaVZLIo6

— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) June 3, 2016

Per a statement on the club’s website, the Italian said: “It’s a wonderful honour for me to become manager of this great football club and I’m looking forward to the challenge of taking Aston Villa back to its rightful place.”

Journalists Nathan Judah and Dan Levene reacted positively to the appointment, while the Times’ Oliver Kay gave a reminder of just how big a job he faces:

BREAKING: Finally Roberto Di Matteo is the new manager of @AVFCOfficial #avfc https://t.co/NvTUjRVGd6 pic.twitter.com/RLZrewjeYH

— Nathan Judah (@njudah_star) June 3, 2016

Robbie Di Matteo and Stevie Clarke to The Villa. Might have a reason to watch the midlands this coming season after all.

— Dan Levene (@danlevene) June 2, 2016

i.e. #AVFC need an overhaul. It needs someone to rebuild the club and drag it forward. Not just on training pitch but in every respect.

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) June 2, 2016

Di Matteo takes charge of a club in turmoil after their disastrous 2015-16 season. Villa were relegated from the top tier of English football for the first time since 1987 after gathering a meagre 17 points from their 38 Premier League games.

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