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Dick Advocaat Appointed Netherlands Boss for 3rd Time

Dick Advocaat has been appointed as the Netherlands manager for the third time, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

News that the 69-year-old is to leave Fenerbahce and be handed the job came via the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), per Football-Oranje:

Football-Oranje

OFFICIAL: KNVB confirm Dick Advocaat as new Netherlands coach. Ruud Gullit his assistant https://t.co/qCTScDMqSD

May 9, 2017 at 8:37:06 AM GMT

As relayed by the Guardian, former Netherlands player Ruud Gullit will also join the setup as an assistant to Advocaat.

It's added the new manager will take over the post with the Oranje after the Turkish Cup is over, with his side still involved in the competition at the semi-final stage.