Guus Hiddink takes over at Chelsea until end of the season
The Dutchman, 69, replaces the sacked Jose Mourinho for his second stint as interim coach of the club
Guus Hiddink has been appointed Chelsea manager until the end of the season, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
The experienced Dutch coach, 69, succeeds Jose Mourinho, who was sacked on Thursday, and returns to a role he previously performed in 2009, when he led Chelsea to glory in the FA Cup.
“I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge,” Hiddink said in a statement on the Chelsea website.
“I am looking forward to working with the players and staff at this great club and especially renewing my wonderful relationship with the Chelsea fans.”
Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but is not where it should be at the moment. However, I am sure we can all turn this season around
Chelsea said Hiddink would attend their game against Sunderland on Saturday, but that first-team coach Steve Holland would take charge of the team.