Paul Roos named Melbourne coach for next two seasons - Herald Sun

Paul Roos is set to be announced as the new coach of Melbourne. Source: News Limited

PAUL Roos has signed a contract to coach Melbourne for the next two seasons, with an option of a third.

Roos has officially agreed to take charge of the Demons after months of speculation.

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The news was announced via a low-key update on the club's website this morning.

As reported on SuperFooty this morning, Roos will be unveiled at the MCG at noon (EST).

After that match interim Melbourne coach Neil Craig confirmed that Paul Roos has met with the Demons' leadership group. The move increases the odds that the 2005 premiership coach will take on the senior job at the Dees next season.

Sydney-based Roos was chased hard by the club after initially declaring he had little interest.

Why Roos is worth $1.5 million

Struggling Melbourne has undergone a total transformation this season with the departure of coach Mark Neeld, chief executive Cameron Schwab and president Don McLardy.

New president Glen Bartlett was installed last month on the back of a $2.7 million AFL rescue package.

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Roos, 50, coached the Sydney Swans to the 2005 premiership before handing the job to John Longmire at the end of 2010.

His arrival at the Demons will reinvigorate Australia's oldest football club, which last won a flag in 1964.

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