Newcastle United have named former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce as their new manager.
The announcement comes in the wake of Rafa Benitez's departure from St James’ Park last month and his subsequent switch to Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yifang.
Bruce has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with the Magpies and will fly out to China to meet up with his new squad ahead as they participate in the Premier League Asia Trophy in Nanjing and Shanghai.
The 58-year-old completed the move to his native north east after Newcastle agreed compensation terms with Sheffield Wednesday, who finished 12th under Bruce in the Championship last season.
"I’m delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United," Bruce said in a statement. "This is my boyhood club and it was my dad’s club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.
"There is a huge challenge ahead of us, but it’s one that my staff and I are ready for. We’ll roll our sleeves up and we’ll be giving it everything from the off to ensure supporters have a successful team that they can be proud of.”
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