Following discussions with FAI Chief Executive John Delaney, Brady has agreed a two year contract, with an option to renew for further two years. Earlier this week, Brady accepted an offer from Giovanni Trapattoni to be one of his assistants after receiving permission from Arsenal Football Club to combine the international role with his club position.

The 52-year-old will join Marco Tardelli and Fausto Rossi as part of Trapattoni’s backroom team and, having won 72 caps for Ireland between 1974 and 1990, he is looking forward to being involved with the senior international team again.

“I was a senior international player for 16 years from when I was 18 until I was 34 and I am really looking forward to working with Giovanni Trapattoni and trying to qualify for the World Cup Finals,” said Brady, who played under Trapattoni at Juventus.

“I had a meeting with Giovanni Trapattoni last week during which he clarified my role and I am very happy with what he expects of me. He wants me to work with the players, which is of most interest to me, and also to be on the bench and in the dressing room during games. He sees me as someone he can talk to along with Marco Tardelli.

“I will also be part of the scouting network and will be going to as many games as I can to monitor the players in the squad and also track the progress of up and coming players,” added Brady.

FAI Chief Executive John Delaney said that the association was delighted that Liam Brady will be part of the new managerial set-up.

“Liam Brady is one of the greatest players that this country has ever produced and he has a tremendous amount to offer. He has an important role to play and I think it is a very good appointment by Giovanni Trapattoni,” said Delaney.

“I would like to thank Arsene Wenger and Arsenal Football Club for their co-operation in allowing Liam to link up with the senior international team and combine it with his role as Head of Youth Development at Arsenal,” added Delaney.

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