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."

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