Nottingham Forest have confirmed Aitor Karanka as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.
Forest have been out of a manager since Mark Warburton was sacked on New Year's Eve after a run of just one win in seven games, and have now turned to the former Middlesbrough manager to lead their side.
Speaking to the club's official website, the club Chairman Nicholas Randall QC said: "We are very pleased to have reached terms with Aitor Karanka to become the manager of Nottingham Forest. He is an exceptional candidate who fully subscribes to the vision of the club's owners and Board for the future of the club.