Napoli's head coach Luciano Spalletti wave to fans prior to the start of the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Sampdoria at the Diego Maradona Stadium, in Naples, June 4, 2023. (PHOTO / AP)

ROME - Luciano Spalletti has agreed to take over Italy national football team as head coach, the country's football governing body FIGC announced on Friday.

The 64-year-old has rich coaching experience, having led Udinese, Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Inter Milan and guided Napoli to win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, but the Tuscan coach still decided to part ways with the club after the success.

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"We welcome Spalletti," said FIGC president Gabriele Gravina. "The national team needed a great coach and I am very happy that he has accepted to lead the Azzurri. His enthusiasm and expertise will be fundamental for the challenges that await Italy in the coming months."

Napoli's coach Luciano Spalletti celebrates with his players after winning the Serie A soccer title trophy at the Diego Maradona Stadium, in Naples, June 4, 2023. (PHOTO / AP)

Spalletti's predecessor Roberto Mancini, who helped the Azzurri rise from the ashes to win the Euro 2020 championship but failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, unexpectedly resigned last Sunday.

Spalletti, who has signed a contract until 2026, will start his role from September 1. His official presentation will take place in Coverciano when the squad gathers for the Euro 2024 championship qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine.