MARK Hughes is the new manager of Bradford City.

The Premier League legend has been unveiled as the shock choice to replace Derek Adams. He has signed a deal until the summer of 2024.

It is a major coup for the Bantams to land the 58-year-old, whose six previous clubs have all been at the top level.

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Hughes, who had a glittering playing career and won two titles with Manchester United, has been out of work since December 2018 when he was sacked by Southampton.

He has previously managed Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham, QPR and Stoke as well as Wales on a part-time basis at the start of his coaching career. He has managed 610 games in total with a 37.4 win percentage.

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Hughes said: "I am really pleased to be here and am looking forward to the role, and the job in hand. It has been an exciting few days.

"It is maybe a little bit of a surprise that I have come in but do not be put off by that.

"I am here for a reason, to make Bradford City a team people want to come and watch - and are proud to watch.

"The supporters come in their numbers and that is the thing I have missed since being out of management. I am looking forward to the matchday, getting that adrenaline flowing and interacting with the crowd."

Hughes will watch training this morning before taking his first session tomorrow. He will be in the Valley Parade dug-out against Mansfield this weekend.

Chief executive Ryan Sparks said: "His record and stature in the game speaks for itself and he has achieved a great deal.

"To have him in our dug-out is representative of the club's ambition and desire to be successful.

"This is without doubt one of the most significant appointments in the history of our club.

"Mark will be provided with the tools that he requires in order to achieve our goals - be that in coaching, recruitment, sports science, medicine or any other area.

"He is relishing the challenges ahead and has repeatedly proven himself to thrive at elite levels of the game in high-pressure situations."