Italy’s legendary midfielder and World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo has officially launched a new chapter as a newly appointed head coach of the United FC -based United FC in a new chapter in his managerial career. The club, established only in 2022, has quickly increased through the rank of UAE football and now looks at the huge experience of Pirlo to push more and more heights in the country’s competitive first division.
A landmark sign for a youth club
The United FC, also known as Dubai United, is a rapid emerging Imirati professional football club. Established just three years ago in September 2022, the club immediately set ambitious targets for itself. Under the leadership of President Ily Sebanu, the club has focused on laying a strong foundation both on and closed both on the pitch. Playing home matches at Dubai’s ISD Stadium Pitch, United FC has added its investment to the infrastructure with impressive on-field results.In its inauguration 2022-23 season, United FC earned promotion by finishing second from the UAE second division, with the best aggressive and defensive record in the league. His dramatic end for that campaign included a significant victory over Fleetwood United FC and Al-Hilal United FC, securing a place in the UAE First Division for the 2025-26 season. With such a rapid progress, the appointment of Andrea Peerlo units FC’s desire to establish itself as a malignant force in the UAE. Club president Ily Sebanu expressed his enthusiasm:“We are proud to welcome Andrea to the United FC family. He is a symbol of the values and ambitions of our club, and we believe he will be an important person in taking us to the next level.” The official statement of the club states:“The United Football Club is officially happy as the new head coach of the first team, announcing the appointment of Andrea Peerlo. In 2006, a World Cup winner with Italy and one of the most prestigious midfielders of its generation, Pirlo was accompanied by a unique football vision and valuable coaching experience in Joventus and Sampadoria. His arrival marks an exciting new chapter in the history of United and reflects the growing ambitions of the club on the football pitch in the United Arab Emirates.,
Andrea Peerlo: Midfield Mestro to Managerial Brain
Now 46 -year -old Andrea Peerlo is widely considered one of the best deep playmakers in football history. Known for his sublime vision, impeccable technology and extraordinary free-kick ability, the game career of the pearls is decorated with top honor. He played 116 matches for Italy, which became an important person in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Triumph, where he earned a bronze ball and was named in the tournament team. In addition, he acted in several European Championships and World Cups, earning recognition among the world’s aristocratic midfielders. At the club level, Pirlo’s visit took him to the inter -matching, then AC Milan from his hometown Bresia, where he won two Seri A Title and two UEFA Champions League Trophy. Later, in Juventus, he collected four consecutive Seri A title and domestic cups before completing his game career with a term at MLS at New York City FC. He retired after a 22 -year -old professional career in 2017. Pirlo infected for coaching in 2020. Their managerial timelines include:
- Juventus (2020-2021):
Taking care of Maurizio Sarri, Peerlo won Supercopa Italiana and Copa Italia in their first year. Despite this, he was rejected due to a round -off -16 exit in Siri -e -Finnish and Champions League from fourth place after a season. - Fathih karagümrük (2022-2023):
Peerlo signed a year contract with the Turkish Super Lig Club in Istanbul. Under his guidance, the team finished 9th. The club decided not to renew its contract before the end of the season. - Sampdoria (2023-2024):
The recently launched Seri Bee Club was appointed to take back to Seri A in June 2023, Pirlo faced a challenging campaign. Sampdoria finished seventh and finished in the promotion playoffs. In August 2024, a poor start in the next season.
Despite these mixed managerial results, Pirlo remains a respected football thinker, known for its unique style and vision on the pitch.
What’s next for Pirlo and United FC?
Pirlo’s appointment exceeds a regular coaching rent; This is a statement by United FC about her ambitions in the Football scene of United. For Pirlo, this role offers an important opportunity to re -create and redefine its coaching philosophy in a new environment. After being out of management since August 2024, when he left Sampdoria, Pirlo became fresh and eager in Dubai. The club confirmed that it had already arrived and will soon start training the team in preparation for the upcoming season. His first official match in -charge is scheduled against Al Dhaid on 20 September.
