Giovanni Trapattoni believes that Paolo di Canio can go to the top in management.
The two men worked- and clashed- at Juventus in the early nineties with the young hothead now trying to install discipline on his Sunderland squad.
Di Canio has rarely been out of the headlines since he moved into management with his fascist views highlighted as soon as he joined Sunderland.
After steering the club clear of relegation he fell foul of the PFA after dishing out a series of fines and slamming the lifestyle of players like Scotland star Phil Bardsley.
All eyes will be on di Canio when the new season starts in August with the Ireland boss believing that the Sunderland boss can succeed at the top level.
” He can be a good manager because he will have learned how to deal with players,” Trapattoni explained.
“When he went to England to play it gave him more experience. He matured there and he grew. He was a fantastic, creative player.
“He was a little bit strange, as I discovered when I was his manager, however it was a different situation for him and he changed there, for sure.
“He was abrasive and confrontational as a player but that is his character. He can be a good manager, I am sure.”
Di Canio has been linked with the managers job at Serie B side Bari but despite the headlines and troubles is certain to start the new season in charge of Sundeland.
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I love di canio and would have him back in paradise in a heartbeat it would bring real honest passion to celtic we would be trying 100% for every trophy
Make no mistake if sevco were in our position they would destroy all before them jst to make sure they could never be caught and di canio would install that into us! Dnt get me wrong I love lenny but I fear he’s a wee bit niave at times ?
Can u imagine Di Canio, Lennon and Mjallby as the coaching staff!!!
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No Celtic fan, who understands the ethos of the club would want that fascist peice of vermin anywhere near paradise.