Frank de Boer has been fired by Inter Milan less than three months after his appointment.

De Boer was hired by Inter just hours after Roberto Mancini was fired on the eve of the season.

"FC Internazionale Milano announce that they have today terminated the contract with head coach Frank de Boer," a statement on the Serie A club's website read.

"The first team will momentarily be coached by the youth team coach Stefano Vecchi, who will be on the bench for the UEFA Europa League game against Southampton.

"The club thanks Frank and his staff for his work with the club, wishing them the best for the future. Further updates regarding the management of the first team will be announced subsequently."

De Boer lost seven of his 14 games in charge with a 1-0 defeat at Sampdoria on Sunday leaving the 2010 Serie A champions languishing in 12th place with just 14 points.