Cagni signs Empoli extension

Friday, 23 March 2007
Empoli FC have agreed a one-year contract extension with coach Luigi Cagni, meaning he will remain in charge of the Serie A outfit for the 2007/08 season.
TurnaroundCagni, 56, has masterminded an impressive change in Empoli's fortunes since being named coach seven games into last season's campaign. After helping the Tuscany club avoid relegation in 2005/06 he has steered them to sixth place this term, and into contention for a first European qualification. Formerly at Piacenza Calcio, Hellas-Verona FC, Genoa 1893, Salernitana Sport and UC Sampdoria, Cagni, whose previous deal was due to expire in June, said: "I have always said I wanted to stay and I'm very happy with this new contract."
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