Patrick Vieira leaves managerial role at struggling Genoa club confirms

On Saturday Serie A strugglers Genoa announced that Patrick Vieira has stepped down as manager with Italian outlets suggesting the ex France and Arsenal star chose to resign amid a woeful season opening.

Genoa CFC states that Patrick Vieira is no longer the first team head coach with Roberto Murgita taking temporary charge supported by ex player Domenico Criscito the club revealed in an official release.

The team sits with only three points and zero victories after nine matches marking their poorest launch in Italys premier division history.

Supporters voiced strong discontent towards the squad and management amid Thursdays 2 0 loss to Cremonese at home sparking whispers of Vieiras imminent exit.

The previous day Genoa dismissed director of football Marco Ottolini while planning to retain Vieira appointed last November who secured a respectable mid table position and survival in the league.

Yet multiple sources indicate Vieira opted to depart prompting the appointment of Murgita and Criscito a beloved former player now coaching the youth under 17 side.

Vieira becomes the second managerial casualty in Serie A this term following Igor Tudors dismissal by Juventus earlier in the week.