New Omonia Nicosia supervisor Neil Lennon reveals the deal was accomplished in a matter of days after a weekend phonecall.
The Irishman had been out of labor for simply over a yr after leaving Celtic, however has agreed a cope with the Cypriot champions till 2024.
Lennon hasn't labored outdoors of the UK as a supervisor however has opted to make the leap with Nicosia.
And he revealed that it was solely over the weekend that he obtained the method from Cyprus.
Lennon stated on talkSPORT: "I received a cellphone name from an agent on the weekend saying that Omonia can be interested by taking up my providers.
"I did a little bit of analysis on it, spoke to representatives of the membership, the president and had a have a look at a few of the latest video games. I've to say I used to be fairly impressed by the usual and angle of the gamers.
"They're the present champions however have not had an ideal season this yr however are nonetheless within the cup competitors which we clearly need to attempt to progress in.
"That is the goal now, end the season nicely and attempt to win a trophy.
"You all the time have reservations about any of these items however I all the time fancied the chance to work overseas. I believe it will likely be a pleasant local weather change however that's not the be-all and end-all. I believe greater than something it's a good problem and one that basically appeals to me.
"It is a large membership. I believe it's fairly a aggressive league and on the finish of it if you're profitable, there's the chance to take the membership into Europe once more.
"They have an opportunity of successful trophies however it's general being again within the sport and new problem and tradition to tackle and see the place it takes me."
Lennon additionally mirrored on the tip of his time at Celtic, which was marred by disharmony and protests as 10 In A Row went up in smoke.
He stated: "I had fun at Celtic. It did not finish nicely however I have been at Hibs and Bolton and carried out over 500 video games.
"I type of spent a variety of time in Scotland and needed a brand new problem and Omonia are going to present me this new problem.
"It is extremely thrilling, it's going to be totally different and take somewhat little bit of adaption however having an increasing number of checked out it and researched it, it ticked a variety of packing containers for me.
"There may be all the time the chance to come back again once more anyway, however for the short-term and the following type of yr or so my full focus goes to be on Omonia."