Reggiana, the granata team, has officially announced the appointment of Davide Dionigi as the new coach of the first team. The coach, 51 years old, from Reggio Emilia, has signed a contract valid until June 30, 2025, with an automatic renewal in case of salvation. Reggiana, currently fourth from last in the standings with 32 points, tied with Sampdoria, will face Cremonese on Friday evening in the next round of the championship. Dionigi has already coached the Lombardy team in 2014. The company has published an official statement which reads: AC Reggiana announces that it has entrusted Davide Dionigi with the role of coach of the First Team. The coach has signed an agreement that binds him to the granata Club until June 30, 2025, with automatic renewal upon achieving salvation. The following figures will be part of the technical staff: Lorenzo Sibilano, Giuseppe Liperoti, Hiroshi Komatsuzaki and Davide Morelli. Reggiana welcomes Dionigi back to the city. To the coach and his collaborators, the best wishes for a good job for the rest of the season. Dionigi's appointment comes after Viali's dismissal, which occurred after the 5-1 defeat in the derby against Sassuolo. Reggiana hopes that the new coach can lead the team to salvation. Dionigi has already started working with the team and has expressed his satisfaction with the appointment. Reggiana is ready to face Cremonese with the new coach.