Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Mike Phelan as the club's new assistant manager following the departure of Steve Agnew.

The 52-year-old, who spent five years as Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man at Manchester United, has been expected to join Steve Bruce's coaching team for some weeks.

Phelan became available after leaving his role as first-team coach at Norwich City on January 20.

"I'm extremely pleased to be at this football club," Phelan told the club's official website. "I want to work hard and channel all of my energy into helping the staff, the players and everybody associated with the club.

"I'm looking forward to working with Steve and hopefully I can bring with me some of the things I have learnt over the years to help us improve."

Bruce added: "I'm delighted to welcome Mike to the club. Mike brings a wealth of experience to the position having worked with Sir Alex at Manchester United for many years.

"I've known Mike for a long time and he is a good person who will undoubtedly add something different at the training ground."

Phelan spent two months with Norwich before leaving the Championship outfit.