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title: "Chelsea confirm Zola’s arrival"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-07-18T21:01:50Z"
modified: "2018-07-18T21:06:28Z"
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# Chelsea confirm Zola’s arrival

Chelsea have confirmed that Gianfranco Zola has returned to the club as part of the new set-up under Mauzirio Sarri.

[As per a report on the club’s official website](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2018/7/18/welcome-home-gianfranco), Zola arrives as Sarri’s assistant, following the Italian’s move from Napoli.

Zola has not enjoyed the most successful managing career but is now taking on a new role at the club he enjoyed so much success as a player.

The Italian had been working as a pundit for a South African TV channel during the World Cup, but cut his time there short to complete a move to Chelsea.

He is set to be a vital go-between for both Sarri and the Chelsea board, something that Conte lacked following Emanalo’s departure.

![Marc Atkins/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1001095824.jpg)

Carlo Cudicini is also remaining at the club after being part of the coaching staff under Antonio Conte.

Cudicini was seen guiding Sarri around the club and giving him a tour of the training facilities prior to his appointment.