Rome - Serie A strugglers Lecce were to present new coach Luigi Di Canio on Tuesday after dismissing Mario Beretta, Italian media reported.

De Canio, 51, coached several mid-level Serie A teams. He was without a job since a stint at England's second-division side Queens Park Rangers in the 2007-2008 season.

After 27 games, with 11 remaining, Lecce lie second from last with 23 points in the three-team drop zone. (dpa)