Former Tottenham and Real
Madrid manager Juande Ramos has replaced
Brazilian Zico as coach of Russian side CSKA Moscow.
The
Spaniard, 54, has been out of work since his contract at Real Madrid expired at
the end of last season.
"I
love new challenges. We are looking forward to helping the team realise their
potential in Europe," said Ramos.
CSKA
are in Champions League group B alongside Manchester United but lie fourth in
the Russian league.
Reports
claim the deal will run until the end of the Russian season in November, but
would be extended should the side reach the knockout stages of the Champions
League.
Ramos
was dismissed by Spurs in October 2008 after taking only two points from their
first eight matches last season.
He
then took the reins at the Bernabeu for a six-month spell after the departure
of Bernd Schuster, guiding the side to second place in La Liga behind Barcelona.
Ramos'
appointment brings to an end Zico's eight-month stint at the club which began
with a 1-1 draw away against Aston Villa in the last 32 of the Uefa Cup.
A
weakened Villa side subsequently lost the return leg 2-0.