Rita Guarino​ ‘actually excited’ about taking cost at WSL strugglers West Ham | West Ham United Ladies

Rita Guarino​ has declared herself “actually excited” concerning the “mission” at West Ham after being confirmed because the membership’s new head coach on Monday.

Guarino has signed a contract till 2027 with West Ham, because the Guardian reported on Sunday, changing Rehanne Skinner, who was sacked on Thursday after two-and-a-half years answerable for the Ladies’s Tremendous League aspect. Her first recreation in cost would be the journey to champions Chelsea on 11 January, following the WSL’s winter break. The 54-year-old former Juventus head coach takes cost along with her new aspect eleventh within the desk.

Guarino gained 4 consecutive Serie A titles whereas answerable for Juventus, earlier than a spell with Inter. This can be her first job in England. “I’m so completely satisfied to be becoming a member of West Ham United. It’s a membership with an enormous historical past and robust values that align with my very own,” mentioned the previous striker, who gained 99 caps for her nation. “I’ve spoken with the board and I’m actually excited by the mission right here. There’s a variety of expertise and expertise within the staff, and I need to assist the ladies to develop as people but additionally as a collective.

“I need to construct a staff that’s organised, aggressive with the ball and that tries to recognise and use house. The mentality of the staff – the togetherness and arduous work – is crucial factor”. West Ham’s assistant supervisor, Steve Kirby, who oversaw Sunday’s League Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester Metropolis, will keep on as Guarino’s assistant.

West Ham have gained one and drawn two of their 11 league video games this season to take a seat two factors above bottom-place Liverpool on the midway stage within the marketing campaign.