charge of a German side . A statement on Wolfsburg 's official Web site said : `` Steve McClaren is to take over as new trainer at VfL Wolfsburg . The 49 year old will start work on July 1st under a two year contract to keep him in Wolfsburg until June 30th 2012 . '' Former Netherlands and Ajax coach Marco van Basten has ruled himself out of the running to become the next boss of Italian giants AC Milan . Media reports in Italy claim current coach Leonardo will leave the club in the summer but according to the UK Press Association , Van Basten told Italian television that a serious ankle injury would rule him out of contention . He said : `` I am still not ready . I still have an ankle problem and I must resolve it . I ca n't do a big job like that of a coach as for that your mind has to be clear . `` I have read the reports about Milan and me . It 's a good idea . Milan and the people of Milan are kind to me , but right now I have this
-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Italian manager Gianfranco Zola has been sacked by English Premier League club West Ham , while former England boss Steve McLaren has joined German side Wolfsburg . The Hammers announced in a statement on their official Web site that they had terminated Zola 's contract after a season in which they finished just one place above the relegation zone . West Ham 's new owners , David Gold and David Sullivan , who took control of the club in January , made clear there would be changes at the end of the season , and they have been true to their word . The official statement read : `` West Ham United confirm that they have terminated the contract of Gianfranco Zola . `` The Board of Directors would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future . The Club will now be focusing its efforts on seeking a replacement . '' Meanwhile , ex-England coach Steve McLaren has been confirmed as Wolfsburg 's new coach . McLaren led Dutch side FC Twente to their first ever league title last season and will become the first English coach to take