Mark Hughes replaces Neil Warnock as QPR manager, with the Welshman agreeing a two and a half year contract
Mark Hughes returned to football management on Tuesday afternoon, with the former Manchester City manager taking charge of QPR on a two and a half year deal.
Hughes has been out of work since leaving Fulham last summer although the sacking of Neil Warnock on Sunday fuelled speculation that the Welshman was about to be installed at Loftus Road.
After a series of talks of Monday with QPR officials, Hughes was unveiled as the new manager of the west London club and his first task will be trying to get something from a match against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes said: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the Manager of QPR.
"I'm fully aware of the challenge in the short and long term and I am genuinely excited about the ambition of the owners.
"Nobody can doubt the history of this great Football Club and the passion of its fantastically loyal supporters.
"Now the immediate priority is to consolidate our place in the Barclays Premier League, but beyond that, the future is very bright and fills me with great enthusiasm."
QPR Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "Mark has a proven track record in the Premier League, bringing a wealth of experience at both Club and international level.
"He has a great passion to achieve as a Manager and has already been hugely successful in his career.
"His ambitions match those of the Board and we are delighted to have him at the helm."
QPR Vice Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "Mark has a great managerial pedigree and has proven over the years to be a very astute Manager.
"I am looking forward to working with him to bring success to the Club."
QPR CEO, Philip Beard, said: "Having spoken at length with Mark, I know he is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of taking QPR forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the success we all desire."
