The Turkish Football Federation has confirmed that Guus Hiddink has been appointed as the new head coach of Turkey's national side. The Dutch gaffer has signed a two-year deal with an option for two additional years.
Hiddink recently revealed that he wouldn't extend his expiring contract with the Russian FA and had since been continually linked with nations such as Nigeria, Ivory Coast and North Korea.
However, the successful coach has now decided to commit his future to Turkey. Hiddink's contract will start on August 1, 2010.
His first task will be to guide the Turks to Euro 2012. Turkey were paired with Germany, Belgium, Austria, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan for the qualifying campaign.
The 63-year-old Hiddink has been successful as the national team coach of Netherlands, South Korea, Australia and Russia in the past.
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