Belgium giants Club Brugge has appointed former England midfielder Scott Parker as their new manager for an undisclosed period.
Parker has been out of work since being sacked by Bournemouth in August, having voiced his unhappiness regarding the club’s approach in the transfer market.
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Confirming his arrival, Brugge said: “Scott Parker succeeds Carl Hoefkens as head coach of Club Brugge.
“Parker (42) had a great career as a football player. He played for Chelsea, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur, among others. The then midfielder played 18 times for the England national team and was also captain.”
Parker’s new job with the three-time Belgian champions will see him get an opportunity to manage in the Champions League after they progressed to the knockout stages, where they are due to face Benfica when the competitions resume in February.
Brugge however has been doing badly in the league and is 12 points behind leaders Genk in fourth after a 1-1 Boxing Day draw with OH Louvain.
Prior to his 14 months at Bournemouth, Parker had also spent just over two years as manager of Fulham. During his playing days, he represented England 18 times, while playing for Charlton, a short loan at Norwich, Chelsea, Newcastle, West Ham, Spurs, and Fulham.
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