Inter Milan have appointed former Lazio manager Stefano Pioli as their new head coach on a contract until June 2018.

The 51-year-old has replaced Frank de Boer at the helm after the Dutchman was relieved of his duties on November 1, just 85 days after taking control of the Italian giants.

Pioli has become Inter's ninth manager since Jose Mourinho left the club in 2010, and his first match in charge will be the Milan derby against AC Milan on November 20.

Stefano #Pioli appointed as head coach of #Interhttps://t.co/gIoeZHhz7h #WelcomeStefano
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— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) November 8, 2016

Pioli, who was sacked by Lazio in April and has also managed Parma and Bologna, will take over an Inter team that are currently ninth in the Serie A table - 13 points off leaders Juventus.