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'I will work with all my soul' - Maradona pledges to give heart to new club Gimnasia

Diego Maradona has pledged to work with all of his "heart and soul" for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata after taking over as the club's head coach.

Former Argentina star Maradona last coached Mexican side Dorados, but left in June due to health reasons.

The 58-year-old former Argentina boss has now stepped back into a coaching role, this time with struggling Superliga team Gimnasia.

The club had taken just one point in their first five games, and sit rock-bottom of the Argentine top-flight in 24th place.

Following the announcement, Maradona used his official Instagram account to share his delight at the new post.