Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick set to sign $47m deal with University of North Carolina
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NFL legend Bill Belichick has agreed to terms with the University of North Carolina as the college football team's new head coach.
The 72-year-old, who spent more than two decades with the New England Patriots and won six rings, had been in discussions with the Tar Heels in recent weeks.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the coach has agreed to terms and the UNC board are in the process of finalising the contract.
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The news has since been confirmed by UNC via social media.
The move comes after Belichick opted not to remain in the NFL this season, despite interest from the Atlanta Falcons after his exit from the Patriots.
The Athletic's Brendan Marks has revealed the deal with UNC will be worth an estimated $47 million AUD over the course of three years.
Belichick is one of the greatest minds and most respected figures in American football and was a three-time NFL Coach of the Year award winner.
The coach also won two Super Bowls as an assistant with the New York Giants.
His father, Steve Belichick, served as an assistant coach with the Tar Heels in the 1950s.
