Spain’s Albert Ferrer has signed an 18 month contract to take over as head coach at Arnhem football club Vitesse.

Ferrer, who has not coached a premier division club before, will pick up the reins on November 15. ‘I do not think my lack of experience will be a problem,’ Ferrer, who played for Barcelona under Johan Cruijff, said.
Vitesse’s new owner Merab Zjordania has made winning the national title his target for the club. ‘There is a lot of work to do,’ Ferrer said. ‘I like Barcelona’s style but no one has such good players.’