Real Betis appoint Gus Poyet

Gustavo Poyet the Sunderland manager celebrates his team's 1-0 victory during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on May 3, 2014
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La Liga outfit Real Betis secure the managerial services of former Sunderland boss Gus Poyet on a two-year contract.

Gus Poyet has agreed a deal to take charge of Real Betis.

Recent speculation claimed that the Uruguayan, who most recently had coached AEK Athens in Greece, was one of the frontrunners to fill the managerial void at Nottingham Forest.

However, Poyet has now signed a two-year deal with La Liga outfit Betis to replace Juan Merino.

Poyet, 47, has previous experience of Spanish football, having spent seven years with Real Zaragoza during his playing career.

Manager Gustavo Poyet of Sunderland gives instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at Stadium of Light on August 24, 2014
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