Vladimir Ivic has been appointed Watford head coach on a one-year contract.

The 43-year-old Serbian, whose deal has an option for a further 12 months, replaces Nigel Pearson, who left Vicarage Road in July before the Hornets were relegated from the Premier League.

A two-time league winner in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Ivic also won the Greek Cup with PAOK and becomes Watford's fourth permanent manager in less than a year.

They were relegated from the Premier League in July having played under Javi Gracia, Quique Sanchez Flores and Pearson during the season with Hayden Mullins overseeing the final two games of the campaign.

They finished second bottom of the Premier League as their five year stay in the top flight came to an end, and they will resume their Championship season on September 12.

"First of all, from the beginning I have a big expectation of myself and of my coaching staff," Ivic told the club's website.

"It's my first time in England and I need to adapt as fast as possible, to do the best for the club is very important to me.

"I've worked with my coaching staff for three years, so I know that we will ask the most from ourselves so we can help the players to achieve the club's goals."

Fellow relegated side Bournemouth appointed Jason Tindall as the replacement for Eddie Howe, while Birmingham City, Bristol City and Huddersfield Town have all named new managers since the 2019/20 season ended.