Frank Farina has been announced as the new coach of Sydney FC. The announcement was made by the club's chief executive Tony Pignata at their Macquarie University headquarters.

The former Socceroos and Brisbane Roar manager has accepted a short-term offer that will see him take the reins of the Sky Blues until the end of the season.

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Farina, 48, will take charge immediately and will arrive in Sydney on Friday night as Ian Crook's replacement. He will take charge of the team in Sunday's match against Melbourne Heart at Allianz Stadium.

Negotiations with Farina had been stalled as a result of his inaccessibility at times, for he is currently in Papua New Guinea, where he is coach of the national team.