Pep Guardiola will take over as Bayern Munich boss at the end of the season, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.
The Spaniard has been linked with most of Europe's top clubs - and Chelsea, in particular - since leaving Barcelona at the end of last season.
But Bayern emerged as favourites in recent weeks, and his appointment on a three-year deal has now been finalised.
Current boss Jupp Heynckes, 67, told Bayern before Christmas he intends to retire at the end of the season and the club's directors moved quickly for Guardiola, who has been living in New York on a break from football.
Chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "We are very pleased that we have succeeded in getting Pep Guardiola, who was courted by many famous clubs.
"Pep Guardiola is one of the most successful coaches in the world. We look forward to working with him from July 2013."
Guardiola, whose four years as Barca boss brought 14 trophies including three La Liga titles and two Champions League wins, replaces a man who came within a penalty shoot-out of making Bayern European champions last season.
Bayern chairman Uli Hoeness said: "We are extremely grateful for Jupp Heynckes' work, and we would be very happy if the team would give this great coach a glorious farewell.
"As an adequate replacement for Jupp Heynckes only Pep Guardiola was of the right calibre."
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