Giovanni Trapattoni will become the Republic of Ireland´s new manager at the end of the Austrian season, according to the Red Bull Salzburg website.The former Italy coach, currently manager of the Austrian club, is expected to be confirmed as the successor to Steve Staunton after a Football Association of Ireland board meeting on Wednesday.Trapattoni, 68, is set to take on his new post after his current deal with Salzburg expires in May and he plans to bow out by guiding Red Bull to the league title.
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