Dinamo Bucharest appoint Adrian Mutu as head coach

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has been appointed head coach of Romanian side Dinamo Bucharest.

The 37-year-old, who scored 35 times in 77 appearances for Romania over a 13-year international career, represented Dinamo as a player between 1999 and 2000.

Mutu famously joined Chelsea from Parma in the summer of 2003, but his contract was terminated a year later after the striker tested positive for cocaine.

"It's an honour for me that Dinamo offered me the chance to debut in a role so important and I thank Mr [Ionut] Negoita for this huge challenge in my career. I hope to repay this trust," Mutu told the club's official website.

Mutu also represented the likes of Inter Milan, Juventus and Fiorentina during a well-travelled career which spanned across 20 years.