Andree Jeglertz has agreed a four -year contract to become the new head coach of Manchester City Women, with the national team manager of Denmark who take over after this summer's European championship.
The 53-year-old Swede replaces Gareth Taylor, who was fired at the helm in March after five years by the Women's Super League club. Nick Cushing took a temporary indictment and led the city to a fourth-placed finish last season.
Jeglertz, who has been Denmark Boss since 2023 – they are confronted with Germany, Poland and Sweden in Group C in Switzerland – has an impressive track record in women's football that was twice named the Damallsvenskan manager of the year, where he won the Champions Cups – later the Champions.
He also led Umea to two more UEFA Women's Cup finals in 2007 and 2008, while won four consecutive league titles and the Swedish Cup, for an enchantment in men's football that was in charge of Djurgarden in 2009.
The first trip from Jeglertz to International Management came in 2010 with the Finland Women's team, which he helped qualify for the euros for the third time in their history in 2013 after he had missed a first World Cup performing two years earlier.
As a player, he was a defender with people like Malmo, Ifk Trelleborg, Umea, Hassleholm and Gimonas, while he was also covered three times by the Sweden U21.
City Hope Jeglertz's appointment will improve their chances of silverware, especially the WSL title they won earlier in 2016.
“Manchester City is one of the largest clubs in the world,” said Jeglertz. “There is so much talent in this group. One of my most important things is to continue with the work that has been done and to take to the next level.
“We would like to win, develop players and get the players better every day. I will do everything to bring this to the next level and to ensure that we can play attractive and winning football.”
Manchester City Women Director of Football Therese Sjogran said about the new head coach: “Andree brings a wealth of experience to the top of the game and a real hunger to drive Manchester City ahead.
“I have seen his work first and foremost at Umea, Finland and Linkopings, so it can understand why he has already been successful at club level. It is clear that he is determined to build there in the city in the coming years.
“Andree really impressed us with his attitude and ambition, and the way in which he sees the game correspond to our own vision.
“We wish him happiness this summer at the euro with Denmark and are all very enthusiastic to see what impact he can have in our bright future.”