Gian Piero Ventura will be the new coach of Bari, the promoted Serie A side said today following Antonio Conte's surprise departure this week.

Bari said in a statement that Ventura, currently in charge of Serie B's Pisa, will sign a one-year contract with the option of a further season.

Ex-Juventus captain Conte left Bari on Tuesday after falling out with club bosses just weeks after winning promotion and agreeing a new deal.

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