The former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola signed a three-year deal today, confirming his new management job at West Ham. The 42-year-old former Italy playmaker, who spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, replaces Alan Curbishley who resigned from the premier league club last week. Zola, who agreed to contract terms yesterday, is leaving his job as joint coach of Italy's under-21 team. He was one of Chelsea's most popular players during seven seasons at the Hammers' London rival.
Kevin Keen will remain in temporary charge for Saturday's match at West Bromwich Albion. * AP
