Former Barcelona and Napoli star Diego Maradona has been named president of Belarus' Dinamo Brest.

The contract was officially signed on Tuesday, and he posted an image on his official Instagram page with a caption thanking the club for the faith shown in him.

"I've signed the contract and I'm the president of Dinamo Brest, thank you for the trust and for thinking of me," the caption read.

Dinamo Brest finished fourth in the national championship in 2017, but currently they sit in eighth place.

In addition to being the president, Maradona will also be responsible for all football policy within the organisation.