Co Adriaanse will replace Giovanni Trapattoni as coach of Red Bull Salzburg next season, the Austrian big guns have announced.

The 60-year-old Dutchman, currently based in Qatar with Al Saad, was elected manager of the year in Portugal in 2006 after guiding Porto to the league and cup double.

Adriaanse has also had spells as manager of Ajax and AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands.

The position with Salzburg, the defending Austrian champions, became available following Italian Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to take over the Republic of Ireland reins.