Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new boss of Burnley, the Championship club announced on Tuesday.
The former Manchester City star, who left his managerial position at Anderlecht last month, said he was "excited by the challenge ahead".
"Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager," said Kompany.
"I'm excited by the challenge ahead. I'm looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.
"I've been impressed by the Board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season."
Burnley were relegated to the EFL Championship after spending seven years in the Premier League and will target a promotion to the English top flight in the 2022/23 campaign under Kompany's guidance.
Burnley FC Chairman, Alan Pace said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club.
"Vincent is a proven leader and I've been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed and his focus on leading the Club back to the Premier League.
"Vincent has shown impressive credentials in leading one of Belgium's biggest teams back to European football and a Cup Final last season and we’ve been excited by his philosophy, approach and ambition for the club."