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Atlanta United name former Man Utd and Real Madrid star Heinze head coach

Atlanta United have confirmed that Gabriel Heinze will be the club's new head coach.

The 42-year-old Argentine has signed a two-year contract with the MLS side, joining after spending two and a half seasons in charge of Velez Sarsfield.

After a playing career that saw him represent Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among others, Heinze retired in 2014 and began a coaching career.

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After a brief spell in charge of Godoy Cruz, Heinze took over Argentinos Juniors and led the club to promotion from the second division before later taking over at Velez Sarsfield.