Aragones has long been linked with the job and had to deny anything had been formalised when Fenerbahce announced his appointment during Euro 2008.

But, with the tournament over and having led Spain to their first major trophy in 44 years, Aragones has confirmed the deal and is expected to sign a two-year contract on Friday afternoon.

"The move to Fenerbahce will be beneficial to both parties and will bring titles," Aragones told reporters as he arrived in Istanbul on Thursday night.

"I don't promise anything, only hard work and to do everything possible to obtain success.

"It is a great club, as it showed in the Champions League last year and I know that it has a very passionate support who deserve someone who can give them satisfaction."

Aragones is looking forward to a new challenge and a return to club football after four years on the Spain bench.

Fenerbahce reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League last season before losing to eventual runners-up Chelsea.

The 69-year-old, who has never worked outside Spain during a 34-year coaching career, is eager to take them further this campaign.

"A very important period in my life has started for me," added Aragones. "We will work to be champions on every pitch.

"It's natural that expectations are very high in a club like Fenerbahce.

"Our first task is to pass the preliminary rounds of the Champions League. Then we will try to reach the best position we can in the Champions League."

Aragones is expected to be officially unveiled on Friday afternoon and will travel with his new squad to Austria - the scene of his recent triumph - on Sunday for a pre-season training camp.