"I am glad that we succeeded in signing on Karel Bruckner. He is one of the most experienced national coaches in Europe," OFB chief Friederich Stickler told a news conference.

"He has shown great experience and a good instinct with young players many times. That’s the guarantee that our restructuring and rejuvenation path of the last years will continue."

Ending a successful era with the Czech national team, Bruckner quit his job after the first-round exit from EURO 2008.

The veteran coach was credited for establishing a stylish Czech side, which he managed to lead to every top competition since taking over in 2002.