Derby appoint former Real Madrid assistant Clement as new boss

Carlo Ancelotti's right-hand-man replaces Steve McClaren at the iPro Stadium and says he is targeting a return to the Premier League with the Rams.Derby County have announced the appointment of Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement as their new manager.The 43-year-old will replace Steve McClaren, who was sacked at the end of the season after failing to guide Derby into the play-offs, with the Rams eventually finishing in eighth in the table.Clement - a long-time assistant of Carlo Ancelotti at the likes of Madrid, PSG and Chelsea - will get his first chance in a managerial role at Derby, where he has signed a three-year contract, and insists he is targeting a return to the Premier League.
He told Derby's official club website: I'm incredibly excited to be joining Derby County as Head Coach and I am looking forward to meeting the players and getting started.This is a massive club with fantastic facilities and a superb fan base who deserve success.Having spoken with Sam Rush and the owners I firmly believe we share the same desires and ambitions and that is to once again make Derby County a Premier League club.Rams president and chief executive Sam Rush added: Paul Clement is one of the most in-demand coaches in world football and I am delighted that he has agreed to join Derby County as our new head coach.He is hugely respected, has exceptional relationships throughout football and tremendous coaching experience at some of the very best clubs in Europe.He is the perfect appointment at the next stage of Derby County's development and we are looking forward to the coming season with a great deal of optimism.