Real unveil Queiroz
REAL MADRID have unveiled Carlos Queiroz as their new coach.
Queiroz wasted no time in agreeing the move on Wednesday morning, quickly negotiating the terms of his contract with Madrid's director of sport Jorge Valdano.
United's early reticence to let their able assistant leave after just a year quickly evaporated, and Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted they could not stop the Portuguese tactician from taking over one of the elite football clubs.
"First of all I would like to give my thanks for being granted this immense honour," said Queiroz.
"As the president says this is a club with greatest success in the world, and has constructed a great part of the history of world-wide soccer.
"This gives me the desire and inspiration to live up to the objectives and ambitions of all the fans of Real Madrid.
"This is not the time to make promises, but instead to show the commitment and work that can thank Real Madrid for the confidence they have shown in me.
"I want to thank president Jorge Valdano for all the conversations we have had."
Queiroz takes over at El Santiago Bernabeu from Vicente Del Bosque who was dismissed from the post despite leading Real to their 29th Primera title.
The coach will have fellow countryman Luis Figo in his side, as well as David Beckham, who he coached last season at Old Trafford.
Queiroz also reserved special praise for Ferguson, who green-lighted his move to Real.
"He is a man of magnitude," added Queiroz. "After talking to him I can say he is a man of football.
"Without a great man such as Sir Alex I would not have learnt as much, and been as prepared for this challenge."