Indian side Mumbai City have named Nicolas Anelka as their player-manager.
The Indian Super League club announced the 36-year-old into the role on Friday morning.
Anelka played for Mumbai in last season's competition, scoring two goals in seven appearances under the management of ex-Sunderland boss Peter Reid.
Anelka has also taken the role of Mumbai's marquee player — replacing Freddie Ljungberg — which means he is eligible for a higher salary.
Having started his career with Paris St Germain, Anelka went on to play for — amongst others — the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Juventus.
His last English side was West Brom who terminated his contract in 2014 in the wake of a suspension after he performed the controversial ‘quenelle’ gesture when celebrating a goal.
“I would like to say thank you to the Mumbai City FC staff for giving me the opportunity to coach the club,” Anelka said.
