This May 25, 2019 photo shows then Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac at the pitch before the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, final match between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, Germany. (MATTHIAS SCHRADER / AP)

AS Monaco have appointed former Bayern Munich and Croatia boss Niko Kovac as their new manager on a three-year deal to replace the sacked Robert Moreno, the Ligue 1 team said.

Moreno, who replaced Leonardo Jardim in December, was dismissed at the weekend. Monaco finished the season ninth and 28 points behind Paris St Germain, who were named champions when the season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"AS Monaco are pleased to announce the arrival of Niko Kovac as head coach. The Croatian has signed on a three-year contract with an option to extend," Monaco said in a statement.

In this July 6, 2020 photo, then AS Monaco coach Robert Moreno gestures as he speaks at a press conference in Monaco, France. (VALERY HACHE / AFP)

Kovac had joined Bayern in 2018 after a spell at Eintracht Frankfurt where he won the German Cup. He won the German Cup, Bundesliga and Super Cup with Bayern before leaving in November.

“Niko is recognised for his work both for the national team and ... in club environments, in the development of young talent, the management of experienced players and the ability to achieve very good results,” Monaco Vice-President Oleg Petrov said.

“I’m convinced that his experience and personality will help us achieve our goals.

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