Uwe Rosler has described the Leeds United job as a "chance of a lifetime" after penning a two-year contract to become the club's manager.
The Championship side confirmed that they had appointed the German earlier today, making him the fifth manager at Elland Road in the last 12 months.
The former Brentford and Wigan Athletic boss told BBC Sport: "I am very proud of what I did at Wigan, what happened after FA Cup was a rebuilding job and there were problems along the way. I have time now to speak to different departments, see what is in place, I want to give everyone here a chance.
"I'm a glass half full not, half empty person. This is a great football club with great potential, we can be a force. There is a core of players with their best years in front of them, there is great potential. Neil [Redfearn] left a very solid foundation.
"I think life is a challenge. I thrive on challenges. To be head coach at Leeds United is a chance in a lifetime. I'll be responsible for picking the team, completely my responsibility and have an input on who goes in and who goes out."
BBC Sport reports that Redfearn has been offered the chance to return to his previous role with the club's academy, but is yet to decide his future.
Sian Cowper
