Former Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has been named new coach of Club Brugge.

The 42-year-old former Newcastle and Chelsea midfielder had been out of work since being sacked by Cherries in August, having voiced his unhappiness regarding the club's approach in the transfer market.

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 resumes in February.

However, they are off the pace in the Jupiler Pro League, 12 points behind leaders Genk in fourth after a 1-1 Boxing Day draw with OH Louvain.