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Valencia 'are set to announce arrival of Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager this week'... despite furious opposition from fans over his historic controversial comments about women and homosexuality

Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Valencia, despite supporters recently protesting against his appointment.

The LaLiga side have been on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Jose Bordalas earlier in the week.

Gattuso, 44, who has been out of a job since leaving Napoli last year, is now set to be appointed as Valencia's new boss according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, despite a huge uproar on views he shared previously.

Romano Tweeted: 'Official announcement now ready for Gennaro Gattuso as new Valencia manager, all set for the statement this week.