Championship outfit Derby County have confirmed the appointment of Paul Clement as their new manager after his left his role as assistant manager at Real Madrid.
The Englishman was Carlo Ancelotti’s right hand man during their two-year stay in the Spanish capital and he played an important role as the club won the Copa del Rey and Champions League in their first season.
The 43-year-old, who worked alongside Ancelotti at Chelsea and PSG previously, has made no secret of his desire to step up and become a manager one day – and he replaces ex-England manager Steve McClaren with the task of taking the Rams back up to the Premier League.
Speaking about is appointment, Clement said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Derby County as Head Coach and I am looking forward to meeting the players and getting started. This is a massive club with fantastic facilities and a superb fan base who deserve success. Having spoken with Sam Rush and the owners I firmly believe we share the same desires and ambitions and that is to once again make Derby County a Premier League club.”
A statement from Derby’s president on the club’s website said: “Paul Clement is one of the most in-demand coaches in world football and I am delighted that he has agreed to join Derby County as our new Head Coach.
“He is hugely respected, has exceptional relationships throughout football and tremendous coaching experience at some of the very best clubs in Europe.”
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