Eduardo Berizzo is set to become Sevilla's new head coach

Sevilla have reached an agreement in principle with Eduardo Berizzo for the Argentinian to become the club's new head coach.

Berizzo, who left Celta Vigo at the end of the season, succeeds Jorge Sampaoli - who last week officially became the new manager of Argentina - in the Sevilla hotseat.

A statement on sevillafc.es read: "Sevilla and Eduardo Berizzo have reached an agreement in principle for the Argentinian to be the new coach of the club for the next two seasons.

"Berizzo will arrive in Seville in the next few days to sign his contract and be officially presented as the new coach."

The 47-year-old former Argentina defender spent three years with Celta, leading the Galician side to a 13th-placed finish in LaLiga and the semi-finals of the Europa League last term.

Sevilla added that an announcement on Berizzo's backroom staff would be made "imminently".

Berizzo helped Celta reach the semi-final of the Europa League this season before they were knocked out by the eventual winners Manchester United.

In his three seasons at Balaidos, the 47-year-old also led Celta Vigo to two Copa del Rey semi-finals.