FC Twente have appointed former Porto and Ajax boss Co Adriaanse as their new manager after the departure of Michel Preud'homme.
The Eredivisie side revealed the well-travelled 63-year-old would take the reins on Monday, replacing Preud'homme after he left for Saudi Premier League outfit Al-Shabab Riyadh on June 13.
Adriaanse, who has been without a job since stepping down as coach of Qatar's Olympic team in March, said he was glad to return to the Netherlands after six years abroad.
"When Twente approached me, I was immediately very interested. I have worked abroad for six years but as a coach I still am a typical product of the Dutch school," he said.
"In the Netherlands we try to play attractive and attacking football - abroad they often think different so I was eager to return home."
"At Twente I will have a squad with lots of possibilities who have already won trophies. The club also has a good organisational structure, so I'm glad Twente have given me the opportunity to work here."
The former Utrecht defender has spent time at Red Bull Salzburg, Al-Sadd, Metalurh Donetsk and Porto since spells at Ajax (2000-01) and AZ Alkmaar (2002-05).
The Eredivisie side revealed the well-travelled 63-year-old would take the reins on Monday, replacing Preud'homme after he left for Saudi Premier League outfit Al-Shabab Riyadh on June 13.
Adriaanse, who has been without a job since stepping down as coach of Qatar's Olympic team in March, said he was glad to return to the Netherlands after six years abroad.
"When Twente approached me, I was immediately very interested. I have worked abroad for six years but as a coach I still am a typical product of the Dutch school," he said.
"In the Netherlands we try to play attractive and attacking football - abroad they often think different so I was eager to return home."
"At Twente I will have a squad with lots of possibilities who have already won trophies. The club also has a good organisational structure, so I'm glad Twente have given me the opportunity to work here."
The former Utrecht defender has spent time at Red Bull Salzburg, Al-Sadd, Metalurh Donetsk and Porto since spells at Ajax (2000-01) and AZ Alkmaar (2002-05).
Twente finished two points adrift of champions Ajax last season, meaning they will compete in the UEFA Champions League this campaign.
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