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Roberto Di Matteo named as new Aston Villa manager

Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo has been handed the task of restoring Aston Villa's fortunes after the seven-time English champions announced the Italian as their new manager on Friday.

The 46-year-old, who won the Champions League during a short spell in charge of Chelsea in 2012, takes over weeks after the club was relegated from the Premier League.

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