 for He retired at the end of the 2010–11 season, totaling over 200 games at Serie A level throughout his career.Soon after retirement, Sottil passed the category 2 (UEFA A) coaching exam in June 2011.Later in the summer he was appointed new head coach of Lega Pro Prima Divisione club U.S. Siracusa, with the goal of leading the ambitious Sicilians into the battle to promotion in the Serie B league.