Robbie Keane has landed his first job as manager in football by taking over at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The all-time leading Republic of Ireland goalscorer has worked in the backroom teams with Middlesbrough and Leeds United while he has also been employed by the FAI since retiring.
Keane was available followed the end of his short spell with Leeds and has landed the role in Israel.
They will compete in the Europa Conference League qualifiers next month.
Keane said after signing a two-year-deal: "I am happy to take on this challenge at Maccabi,
"My team and I are already looking forward to starting work and we are confident in our ability to do what is necessary to prepare."
Maccabi are the most successful club in Israeli football with 23 title successes, but finished third last season under former Boro boss and Spain international Aitor Karanka, who departed in June.
They have played in the Champions League group stage twice.
Keane will be tasked with aiming to win their first league championship since 2020.
The club's owner, Mitch Goldhar, said: "Robbie brings the mentality, character, energy and focus of a winner, traits he exhibited everywhere he played.
"These characteristics now combined with ambitions to succeed as a coach are aligned with our objectives at Maccabi."
