In this paper, the optimal controller which decouples a coupled multivariable system and minimizes a quadratic performance index is proposed. Design of the controller is based on the two-degree-of-freedom standard model. The class of all stabilizing and decoupling controllers is parametrized first and the $H^{2}$optimal controller is obtained by using this parametrized form. An illustrative example for a $2{ imes}2$ plant is given.