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Ex-Man City, West Ham striker Wanchope named Costa Rica coach

Paulo Wanchope has been named new manager of the Costa Rica national team.

The Costa Rican federation (Fedefutbol) confirmed the appointment on its Twitter account and said the 38-year-old would be officially presented on Tuesday.

He has been in charge on a caretaker basis since the World Cup.

The former Derby County, West Ham United, Manchester City and Malaga forward was previously assistant to Jorge Luis Pinto.

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