Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Liam Brady has agreed to work as an assistant to new Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni.
Brady, who worked under Trapattoni when he was playing at Juventus, has agreed to take the post on a two-year contract, the Football Association of Ireland announced.
Trapattoni was appointed last month as the successor to Steve Staunton, who stepped down after failing to lead Ireland to the finals of UEFA Euro 2008.
Ireland are due to play friendlies against Serbia and Colombia in May before beginning their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign later this year in a group that includes world champions Italy