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DIEGO MARADONA gave a thumbs up to Dynamo Brest fans as he landed in Belarus to begin his new job as chairman.

Argentina icon Maradona signed a three-year deal with the club in May and landed via private jet on Monday to take up his role.

Diego Maradona was welcomed as he took on his new role at Dynamo Brest
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Diego Maradona was welcomed as he took on his new role at Dynamo BrestCredit: Reuters
Diego Maradona made an incredible entry on his first day at Dynamo Brest
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Diego Maradona made an incredible entry on his first day at Dynamo BrestCredit: Getty

The 57-year-old was in Russia for most of the summer watching his beloved Argentina compete in the World Cup.

Unsurprisingly, the cameras were constantly pointed at Maradona — and there was a lot to see.

The Argentina legend's most eventful game came against Nigeria in the final group match.

He was seen dancing with a Super Eagles fan in the stands and then appeared to be close to collapsing amid bizarre scenes in St Petersburg.

Diego Maradona flew in on a private jet as he was welcomed by fans
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Diego Maradona flew in on a private jet as he was welcomed by fansCredit: EPA
Diego Maradona rolled in in a massive truck on his first day in Belarus
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Diego Maradona rolled in in a massive truck on his first day in BelarusCredit: AFP
Diego Maradona was his usual quirky self on day one at his new club
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Diego Maradona was his usual quirky self on day one at his new clubCredit: EPA

Maradona left his position as head coach of United Arab Emirates second division side Al Fujairah in April.

He had failed to secure automatic promotion to the first division.

The former Napoli and Barcelona forward is beginning a new job after four as manager.

That was his second team in the UAE, having spent a year at Al-Wasl.

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Diego Maradona enjoyed a kickabout as he was introduced to fans
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Diego Maradona enjoyed a kickabout as he was introduced to fansCredit: AFP
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Diego Maradona agreed to take over the role in May, before the World Cup
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Diego Maradona agreed to take over the role in May, before the World CupCredit: Getty

Before that, Maradona spent two years in charge of Argentina but left after being knocked out of the 2010 World Cup by Germany at the quarter-final stage.

His role at Dynamo doesn't revolve around coaching, though — they say he will "deal with strategic development of the club."

Dynamo are currently 6th in the Belarusian Premier League.

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