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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Andrea Pirlo is starting a new chapter in his coaching career far from Italy, as he takes over as head coach of United FC in Dubai. <\/b><\/p>\n

After stints with Juventus, Fatih Karagu\u0308mru\u0308k, and Sampdoria, Andrea Pirlo has now landed in the United Arab Emirates, where he will lead one of the country\u2019s most ambitious clubs.<\/p>\n

United FC officially announced the appointment, highlighting Pirlo\u2019s experience and vision as key assets for the team\u2019s development. The Italian icon has already arrived in Dubai and will begin preseason preparations with his new squad in the coming days.<\/p>\n

This bold move signals both Pirlo\u2019s desire to rebuild his coaching career and the club\u2019s growing ambitions on the UAE football scene.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Lesotho. Andrea Pirlo is starting a new chapter in his coaching career far from Italy, as he takes over as head coach of United FC in Dubai. 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