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Former France international, Patrick Vieira, has been appointed as head coach of Major League Soccer side New York City.

Vieira will leave his role as head coach of Manchester City’s Under-21 team after signing a three-year contract with New York – who are part of the City Football Group founded by Manchester City owner Sheik Mansour.

The club parades notable names like Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, and David Villa.

The 39-year-old, a World Cup winner in 1998 with France, will take up his new role on January 1, 2016.

“I am delighted to take up the role of head coach of New York City FC,” he said.

“It is an exciting prospect for any coach.”

New York City have just completed their inaugural season in the MLS, but it ended in elimination from the playoffs.

Vieira won seven major honours in nine years at Arsenal between 1996 and 2005. He also won the Serie A title with Juventus in 2006 before helping Inter Milan to three domestic titles.

The midfielder joined Manchester City in January 2010 and helped the club win the FA Cup in 2011 before announcing his retirement from the game.