Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Manchester City's sister club New York City FC.
The former Arsenal star has signed a three-year contract with the MLS side and will officially take up the role on January 1.
Vieira has departed his post as head of the elite development squad at Manchester City as he prepares to take on his first managerial job.
He had been in the position since June 2013, while he previously served City as their football development executive for two years.
Vieira will replace Jason Kreis at the helm of New York City FC and takes over a star-studded squad, which includes Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo and David Villa.
The 39-year-old will travel to New York on Tuesday to meet his playing squad and to hold talks with sporting director Claudio Reyna and goalkeeping coach Rob Vartughian.
“I am delighted to take up the role of Head Coach of New York City FC," said Vieira.
"To work with this squad, with Claudio Reyna and Rob Vartughian and the fantastic support team that is in place is an exciting prospect for any coach.
“I would also like to thank everyone at Manchester City and most of all Brian Marwood, my coaching and support team and of course the wonderful young men who make up the Elite Development Squad, for all of their support and commitment and for making my time here so stimulating and enjoyable.
"They are good footballers and good people and I know that they will continue to go from strength to strength in their careers.”
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