Atlanta United have appointed former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze as head coach on a two-year deal, the Major League Soccer club announced on Friday.
Heinze, who played for Paris St Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid, began his coaching career in 2015 in Argentina.
He last managed Velez Sarsfield, where he spent two seasons befre stepping down at the end of the 2019/20 campaign.
His appointment ends a six-month search by Atlanta for a successor to Frank de Boer, who parted ways with the club in July.
Interim head coach Stephen Glass will return to coaching Atlanta United 2, the club's USL Championship affiliate.
'This is a milestone moment in Atlanta United history and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Gabriel as our next head coach,' club president Darren Eales said in a statement.
'We cast the net widely for this important hire and Gabriel quickly emerged as the number one candidate. Gabriel is one of the top coaches in South American soccer and we are delighted that he chose Atlanta United.
'While his resume speaks for itself, Gabriel's playing philosophy and commitment to youth development closely align with our ideas at Atlanta United.'
Heinze, now 42, played 73 times for Argentina, helping them finish as runners-up in the Copa America twice and win their first Olympic gold medal in 2004.
He lifted the Premier League trophy with Manchester United in 2007 before making the switch to Madrid, where he won the Liga title with Real the following season.
Atlanta, who won the MLS Cup in 2018 and the U.S. Open Cup last year, missed out on the playoffs this season.
lbcrna
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pogba is not Manchester United god, let him gooòoo
I also feel the same here
cumackosyz
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The way Fergie used to play his tactics I used to think that all the guys that have underwent him Will be smart Incase they join coaching But surprisingly this coach of United Sol 🤭🤭is a disgrace Otherwise I wish Heinze the best
Talk to your club is better or you keep your dirty mouth shut
Arijit_Chatterjee
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I was scared when manu brought him bcoz few month back Ronaldo scored a hat-trick of penalty against argentina and all fouled was done by him..but his small manu carrier made him fan favourite
Menirudesmond
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wishing you success
Menirudesmond
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pogba is not Manchester United god, let him gooòoo
jeyacnptu
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good luck legend
Piybcltz
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gd luck heinze
nenaimprsu
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good luck
pahkmnpsty
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please let kaka be your advicer
Manchester4eva©️
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The way Fergie used to play his tactics I used to think that all the guys that have underwent him Will be smart Incase they join coaching But surprisingly this coach of United Sol 🤭🤭is a disgrace Otherwise I wish Heinze the best
Talk about your club. Even though I know Solskjaer can do more, I wouldn't say he's a disgrace. Disgrace is losing 8-2 in the champions league when you were dubbed a favorite to lift the cup!
BarcaDieHard
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The way Fergie used to play his tactics I used to think that all the guys that have underwent him Will be smart Incase they join coaching But surprisingly this coach of United Sol 🤭🤭is a disgrace Otherwise I wish Heinze the best
janta22
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good luck legend
Vezonic22
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Wish Heinze all the best and win the MLS like Ferguson did with the EPL.
budakmnrt
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Good luck to rebuild Atalanta United
Damaunaw
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He was a good LB but he lost the competition with Patrice Evra. He even want to join Liverpool. Lucky he ended up at Santiago Bernebau
it's not luck United never sell Her players to direct rivals
sars_mizzi
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He was a good LB but he lost the competition with Patrice Evra. He even want to join Liverpool. Lucky he ended up at Santiago Bernebau
Gunners4ever❤
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Good luck to him.