Middlesbrough’s next manager update: Kim Hellberg allegedly accepts to move to the Riverside Stadium amid interest from Swansea City.
Middlesbrough have verbally agreed to hire Kim Hellberg as their new manager, according to Swedish media reports.
The Swede was extensively associated with the club’s Championship rivals Swansea City, with claims suggesting he was in talks about taking over the vacant position.
However, fotbollskanalen now reports that Hellberg has’verbally agreed’ to a deal with Boro. According to reports, in addition to a meeting with Swansea, the manager met with Middlesbrough yesterday, with the latter overtaking their competitors for Hellberg.
However, fotbollskanalen now reports that Hellberg has’verbally agreed’ to a deal with Boro. According to reports, in addition to a meeting with Swansea, the manager met with Middlesbrough yesterday, with the latter overtaking their competitors for Hellberg.
There are still things to be worked out before he signs a contract, but it has been claimed that the Riverside will be his destination.
Boro are looking for a new manager following the resignation of Rob Edwards, who joined Premier League strugglers Wolves only a few months after joining the club.
“Middlesbrough FC can confirm that Rob Edwards has now officially resigned his post as head coach after agreeing a contract with Wolves,” a statement issued by Boro at the time stated.
“Rob signed a three-year contract with us in the summer, but after he expressed a desire to join Wolves, we reluctantly agreed on a figure of compensation for both himself and one of his first-team coaches, Harry Watling.”
“On Saturday, the Riverside came together as one, players, staff, and fans, and you could feel the feeling of community that is at the heart of our club. We would like to thank everyone involved.
“Adi Viveash took charge of team affairs last Saturday and will continue to do so during the interim period.” Let’s stay united. UTB.”
Meanwhile, 37-year-old Hellberg is the manager of Swedish club Hammarby. He’s been in command of the club since January 2024.
There are still things to be worked out before he signs a contract, but it has been claimed that the Riverside will be his destination.
Boro are looking for a new manager following the resignation of Rob Edwards, who joined Premier League strugglers Wolves only a few months after joining the club.
“Middlesbrough FC can confirm that Rob Edwards has now officially resigned his post as head coach after agreeing a contract with Wolves,” a statement issued by Boro at the time stated.
“Rob signed a three-year contract with us in the summer, but after he expressed a desire to join Wolves, we reluctantly agreed on a figure of compensation for both himself and one of his first-team coaches, Harry Watling.”
“On Saturday, the Riverside came together as one, players, staff, and fans, and you could feel the feeling of community that is at the heart of our club. We would like to thank everyone involved.
“Adi Viveash took charge of team affairs last Saturday and will continue to do so during the interim period.”
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