Former Sao Paulo coach signed a contract until December 2026 and takes over following the sacking of Fernando Diniz.

The Argentine talisman scored two memorable goals in quick succession to mark a stunning return to form for his national team

The 23-year-old has been out since suffering a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo on August 25 but has recovered quicker than expected.

The Spaniard, who led Bangladesh to a first semifinal in the regional event for the first time in 14 years only to lose the last-four battle against Kuwait in extra time, said he was disappointed of the end result but proud of the performance from the charges.