The role at Argyle is 35-year-old Cleverley’s second as a head coach, having been in charge at Watford last season.
Cleverley says that experience at the Hornets – who have had 10 permanent managers since sacking Nigel Pearson in 2020 – will stand him in good stead for his future career in management.
“It’s obviously a football club that has its challenges being the head coach,” Cleverley said.
“I had 14 months there that have really given me some good experience to handle things throughout the rest of my career.
“I’m grateful for that experience and now I feel like I can really translate that into a longer term project with real stability and I think you’ll see me flourish as a coach.”
Cleverley takes over a Pilgrims side that dropped back to the third tier after two seasons in the Championship.
Argyle chairman Simon Hallett is looking for new investment, and the club was linked with a bidder that included former Wales captain Gareth Bale among their consortium.
Cleverley says returning to the Championship is his “number one goal”, but says it is important to build a legacy at the club as well.
“I also want to create a long-term process that doesn’t just mean we’re promoted or we’re winning games over a short term,” he added.
“I want to create a process that can have real sustainability to it, and when we eventually do go up a level, it’s a process that we can continue and adapt.
“You have to be adaptable when you have a process, it’s never going to be too rigid or too stubborn.
“I’m someone who does like to listen and get people’s opinion and adapt from there whilst having a core set of principles.”
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