Gianfranco is the former manager of West Ham United. The Italian has been out of the manager loop since he was sacked in May 2010.
Zola impressed in his first role as assistant manager of the Italy Under-21 team, who he helped guide to the quarter-finals of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
In September 2008 the Italian was the surprise replacement for the sacked Alan Curbishley at West Ham. In his first season in football management he took The Hammers to an impressive 9th place finish in the Premier League. However, the following season they could only finish 17th and as a result he was sacked in May 2010. During his time at West Ham Zola was credited with giving the youngsters at the club a chance to shine in the first team.
Zola hasn't been linked with many clubs since his departure from West Ham. He is rumoured to be taking some time out of the game but we have definitely not seen the last of the Italian.
