- Alessandro Nesta guided Miami to the top of North American Soccer League
- Florida-based side, co-owned by Paolo Maldini, began playing in NASL in 2016
- Nesta has stepped down from role as manager of Miami after a two-year spell
- The former Italy defender confirmed his departure via his Instagram account
Italy legend Alessandro Nesta has stepped down from his role as manager of Miami after a two-year spell at the American outfit.
The news comes as a surprise, with Nesta — the former Lazio and AC Milan defender — guiding Miami to the top of the North American Soccer League (NASL).
Miami, owned by entrepreneur Riccardo Silva and Nesta’s former team-mate, Paolo Maldini, began playing in the NASL in 2016.
Italy legend Alessandro Nesta has stepped down from his role as manager of Miami
Nesta (right) guided Miami to the top of the North American Soccer League (NASL)
But the club will now have to look for the second manager in their history after Nesta confirmed his departure via his Instagram account.
He wrote: ‘After two amazing and challenging years, my journey with Miami FC comes to an end.
‘I want to thank the all the people that worked with me during this adventure, first of all @riccardo_s, Mauro Pederzoli and Darren McCartney.
‘A lot of thank you and gratitude to all Miami FC supporters that followed our games with excitement and passion.
Nesta won two Serie A titles and two Champions Leagues during a 10-year spell at AC Milan
‘And last but not least I want to remember and thank my amazing guys, the Miami FC players, from whom I learned a lot during the time spent with them.
‘Good luck for next season. I’m ready for a new challenge. #vamosmiami @themiamifc.’
Nesta enjoyed a glittering career as a player, winning two Serie A titles and two Champions Leagues during a 10-year spell at AC Milan.