June 21 (Reuters) - Steve ⁠Corica was confirmed as the new manager of ⁠Yokohama F Marinos on Sunday, following his ‌departure from Auckland FC this week.

The 53-year-old joins the five-time J1 League champions after a title-winning season with Auckland, leading them ​to the A-League championship in only ⁠their second season and ⁠becoming the first New Zealand team to win the ⁠Grand ‌Final in the competition's 20-year history.