AC Milan’s Inzaghi to coach club’s youth team

Filippo Inzaghi says he has not been contacted about becoming AC Milan coach but is ready to take over the managerial reins.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILAN, Italy — AC Milan star player Filippo Inzaghi is the new coach of the club’s youth team.

The 38-year-old Inzaghi quit Milan at the end of last season and had been linked with a move to English clubs Reading and Watford.

Milan confirmed on Tuesday that Inzaghi will be in charge of the youngsters through mid-2014.

Inzaghi made 300 appearances for Milan after joining in 2001 from Juventus.

He helped Milan win two Serie A title and two Champions League trophies. He also helped Italy win the 2006 World Cup.

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