Former coach of “Shakhtar” Mircea Lucescu has decided on a new place of work.
As expected, the Romanian specialist has signed with Zenit two-year contract (with annual renewal option). According to unofficial information, Saint-Petersburg Lucescu will earn four million euros per year, and the summer transfer campaign new head coach “Zenith” will provide 59 million Euro.
“To be a coach of “Zenit” is a great honor for me. I know the potential of this team, you know the fans, know what he wants “Zenit” in football, what kind of success he wants to achieve in Europe.
“Zenit” has all necessary for work. We had a very professional meeting with the leadership of the club, I saw the new stadium. Zenit has a lot of potential. I hope that all together we will be able to achieve the dream of our fans success and victories!”, – quotes
Lucescu official site “Zenith”.
Coach Mircea Lucescu last from 1979. A native of Bucharest headed “Corvinul”, Dinamo Bucharest, rapid, the national team of Romania, “Pisa”, “Brescia”, “Regano”, inter, Galatasaray and beşiktaş.
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On account Lucescu 32 of title 22 of which 70-year-old coach took Shakhtar (UEFA Cup, 8 League titles, 6 Cups and 7 super).
