Belgian club Royal Antwerp have confirmed the appointment of the former Chelsea and Holland striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as their new manager.

The Dutchman, who also played for Leeds United, Atlético Madrid, Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic and Cardiff City, and had been working as a coach at Nottingham Forest, has signed a one-year rolling contract with the second-tier side.

"I am very excited about the opportunity. To start my managerial career here was an attractive proposition because the city's history speaks for itself and the fans are very passionate," Hasselbaink told the club's official website. "To see fans who give their team unconditional support like that, makes you want to give your all as a player or manager.

"Our first goal is to challenge for promotion and build from there. We hope to do that by playing attractive, attacking football and with the help of the fans we can make this project work. This is a fantastic club that has been underachieving for several years – a sleeping giant. The hard work starts now."

Royal Antwerp chairman, Gunther Hofmans, added: "We are delighted about agreeing terms with Jimmy and we wanted to do this for our fans and supporters who have been great over the years during a difficult period."