Thomas Christiansen has been named new manager of Leeds United.

Former APOEL Nicosia boss Christiansen, 44, has been installed as the replacement for Garry Monk, who resigned last month.

The Denmark-born former Spain striker steered APOEL to the last 16 of the Europa League and to the Cypriot first division title last season, but was released by the club on the same day that Monk departed Elland Road.

Christiansen's appointment ends Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani's three-week search for a new head coach.

Monk departed on May 25 after just one season at Elland Road and less than 48 hours after Radrizzani had completed his full takeover of the club.

Leeds narrowly missed out on the play-offs last season and Monk said he was unable to "agree a suitable way for us all to move forward together" after being installed as Middlesbrough's new manager on June 9.