Carlos Queiroz to be announced as coach of Colombia after the Asian Cup Football Currently competing with Iran

Everything points to Carlos Queiroz becoming the new coach of the Colombian national team.

While there were rumours of Luiz Felipe Scolari possibly taking over the vacancy, the Colombian FA have struck a deal with Queiroz.

The 65-year-old coach will take on his new role once his participation in the Asian Cup with Iran finishes.

Queiroz, who was the former coach of teams such as Real Madrid, Portugal and South Africa, will start his new position in early February.

His official debut with the Colombian national team will come during their next set of friendlies to be held in March.