A STRUGGLING Tenerife team has turned to Diego Maradona’s eldest son to save their season. Diego Maradona Junior has been appointed as the manager of Union Deportiva Ibarra, who are facing a fight against relegation after notching up just seven points from seven games. 3 Diego Armando Maradona's son has been appointed of a team fighting relegation 3 Diego Sinagra will take charge of Spanish fifth-tier side Union Deportiva Ibarra His world-famous dad is still idolised in Naples after helping to turn their beloved Napoli into Serie A champions in 1986-87.
And sources at the semi-professional Canary Islands club said last night they hoped their new man, with the instantly-recognisable surname, could turn things around for them too. UD Ibarra, who play in the fifth-tier of Spanish football, said in statement: “We are pleased to present Diego Armando Maradona Jr, who will form part of the coaching staff.” It added: “Welcome and every success in your new home.
” READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS LONELY LAURA Laura Woods left baffled and watches on as Rio and Keown go full Gary Neville Diego’s son was born in 1986 when the late football great was still playing in Naples after an extramarital affair with Italian model Cristina Sinagra. Maradona Sr was still married to first and only wife Claudia Villafane at the time of his birth. The 38-year-old posted goodwill messages from fans on his Instagram.
One said: “Hopefully you can put Ibarra where it belongs.” Most read in Football .