Palermo have re-appointed Francesco Guidolin as their coach, the Serie A club have announced on their website.
Under Guidolin, Palermo won promotion to Serie A in May 2004 then finished sixth in the 2004-05 season - their first in Italy's top flight for 32 years.
Guidolin, who spent last year coaching French side Monaco, replaces Giuseppe Papadopulo.
Palermo finished eighth last season to earn a place in the Intertoto Cup.
"I restart the journey that was interrupted a year ago with renewed enthusiasm," the 50-year-old Italian was quoted as saying yesterday.
"I'm delighted to return to Palermo's bench, but I don't want to add anything else until I've discussed my plans with the club."