RANGERS hero Gennaro Gattuso has today been announced as the new head coach of Valencia.

Enjoying a highly decorated playing career with AC Milan, The General had a successful one-year spell at the Gers in 1997/98.

He now looks to continue his high-profile managerial career of nearly 10 years in Spain, having already managed giants such as Napoli and his beloved Milan.

The club confirmed his arrival in a statement that reads: “Valencia CF have reached an agreement with Gennaro Gattuso who will become the first-team coach of Valencia CF for the next two seasons until 30th of June 2024.

“Gennaro Gattuso (9th of January 1978, Italy) joins the Club following an extensive career both as a player and as a coach. After hanging up the boots, he started his coaching career in 2012 coaching teams like AC Milan and SSC Napoli, with whom he won the Coppa Italia in 2020.”

Having won the Coppa Italia in his last job, and last season Valencia finishing in ninth place 11 points beneath a European football finish, the club will be looking for the ex-Ger to use his extensive knowledge of the game to help them push their way up the table.