Napoli has hired Carlo Ancelotti as manager to replace Maurizio Sarri.

A statement published on Napoli's official website on Wednesday evening said Ancelotti, who had been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich last September, would take charge for the next three campaigns.

"I'm really happy and honored to be the coach of a team of such a unique city with incredible fans," Ancelotti said in a tweet released on the club's account.