David Beckham’s new MLS team Inter Miami have appointed Diego Alonso as their first head coach.
The Uruguayan, who has coached two different teams to CONCACAF Champions League titles, officially took over on Monday as the inaugural manager of Beckham’s club.
The 44-year-old, who earned eight international caps as a striker, is expected to implement an attacking style
Alonso’s appointment comes just a matter of weeks before Inter Miami gather for pre-season training ahead of their first MLS campaign.
Beckham is a leading part of the ownership and management group for the franchise, which will make their MLS debut against Los Angeles FC on March 1.
Alonso was most recently coach of the Mexican club Monterrey, but was sacked in September despite having led them to the CONCACAF Champions League title just five months earlier.
Alonso’s 2016/17 triumph with fellow Mexican side Pachuca makes him the only coach to win the tournament with two different clubs.