Former Blues boss Mick McCarthy has been confirmed as the new manager of APOEL Nicosia, signing a contract until May 2022.

McCarthy will be joined by his Town assistant Terry Connor at his new club, news that he was in line for a return to management having broken late last week.

The 61-year-old left his previous job as head coach of the Republic of Ireland - his second stint in the role - in April. He departed the Blues after five and a half years in April 2018.

A statement released by APOEL, who are currently seventh in the Cypriot first division, said: “The company APOEL Football (Public) Ltd announces the beginning of its cooperation with coach Mick McCarthy.

"The collaboration lasts 19 months until May 2022. Assistant coach Terry Connor will be added to the coaching staff.

"We welcome both of them to APOEL and we wish them to immediately help the team return to good and substantial performances so that it can claim to the end its goals which are to win titles.”

Among the playing staff at APOEL are ex-Sheffield Wednesday striker Atdhe Nuhiu and one-time Middlesbrough full-back Emilio Nsue.

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