Former Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau has been appointed manager of the Olyroos (Australian men's under 23 side).
Gombau will begin his tenure in August this year and will be in charge through to the 2020 Olympic Games.
“We are pleased to announce that Josep Gombau will join the national coaching structure and take charge of the Olyroos in an expanded role in line with the National Teams' strategy to integrate football philosophies across all National Teams,” FFA CEO David Gallop said.
“Josep made a good impression while he was coaching Adelaide United in the Hyundai A-League and he will be a valuable addition to the National Team coaching structure.”
Gombau said he is thrilled to return to Australia and begin working with Australia's young stars.
“This is a great opportunity for me to work with the best young players in Australia,” Gombau said.
“I enjoyed my time in Australia working with Adelaide United.
“I am excited by the standard of young players in Australia and I thank FFA for giving me the chance to help improve them. We will have a target to qualify for the Olympic Games but we will always be looking to prepare the players to play for the Socceroos.”
