Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the new coach of Paris St-Germain, following Antoine Kombouaré's departure from the post earlier on Friday.

It marks a return to the touchline for Ancelotti for the first time since he was sacked by Chelsea in May.

"I think I can do good work here," said Ancelotti. "We have all the conditions to succeed. I am delighted and very enthusiastic about this project."

The deal, which took some time to put together, was confirmed after PSG revealed Kombouaré, whose association with the club goes back to 1990 and his days in the heart of the PSG defence, had left the post just an hour before Friday's press conference to announce Ancelotti's arrival.

Kombouaré was constantly at the centre of scrutiny this season despite leading PSG to the top of the Ligue 1 table at the winter break.

However, the 48-year-old oversaw a premature Europa League exit at the group stage, which did not impress the club's ambitious new Qatari owners, who have sought to reinvigorate the capital club with high-profile names.

Ancelotti, 52, fits that bill and the former Milan coach may soon be joined by David Beckham, whom he coached briefly at the San Siro during the former England captain's first loan spell in Italy.

PSG are reportedly close to completing a deal to sign the midfielder once his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy expires at the end of the month.

Ancelotti won a league and cup double with Chelsea in his first season in charge but was jettisoned at the end of last season despite finishing second.

The Italian was also a two-times Champions League winner during his decade-long spell at Milan.