Queens Park Rangers have announced the appointment of Mark Hughes as their new manager.
The 48-year-old had opened talks with the west London club on Monday following the sacking of Neil Warnock at the weekend, and has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road.
The Welshman, whose most recent job was a year-long spell at QPR's neighbours Fulham last season, begins work by taking first team training on Tuesday afternoon.
QPR are currently 17th in the Premier League table, one place and one point above the relegation zone.
Hughes's first match in charge will be Sunday's trip to Newcastle United.
Hughes told the club's official website: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the Manager of QPR.
"I'm fully aware of the challenge in the short and long term and I am genuinely excited about the ambition of the owners.
"Nobody can doubt the history of this great Football Club and the passion of its fantastically loyal supporters.
"Now the immediate priority is to consolidate our place in the Barclays Premier League, but beyond that, the future is very bright and fills me with great enthusiasm."
QPR chairman, Tony Fernandes, added: "Mark has a proven track record in the Premier League, bringing a wealth of experience at both Club and international level.
"He has a great passion to achieve as a Manager and has already been hugely successful in his career.
"His ambitions match those of the Board and we are delighted to have him at the helm."
Hughes quit Fulham at the end of last season after less than a year in charge, suggesting the club's ambitions did not match his own.
He therefore sought assurances on that front from QPR before agreeing to join the Championship winners, who were taken over earlier this season by Malaysian tycoon Tony Fernandes.
Reports suggest Fernandes is ready to bankroll a January recruitment drive which could see between £20 million and £30m of new talent arrive at Loftus Road, with plans for a new 30,000 seater stadium also in the pipeline.
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