Ronald Koeman's Twitter account 'explodes' after Southampton appointment

Ronald Koeman's popularity on social media has been boosted after he was appointed as Southampton's new manager.

The 51-year-old, who has managed Ajax and Feyenoord during his career, was confirmed as Mauricio Pochettino's successor on Monday.

Koeman, who put pen to paper on a three-year deal, has received more than 100,000 additional followers on Twitter over the last three days.

He wrote: "My account has clearly exploded! And has now even exceeded 300.000 followers #unbelievable! Thank you all for following me."

The Dutchman's brother Erwin Koeman will be his assistant coach at St Mary's.