Manchester City have confirmed Andrée Jeglertz as their new women’s team head coach on a four-year contract, starting after the conclusion of July’s Women’s European Championship. Tottenham have also secured their new head coach with the Englishman Martin Ho appointed on a three-year deal.
The Swede Jeglertz is currently in charge of the Denmark women’s national side and will remain with them for the tournament. Denmark’s Group C campaign gets under way on Friday, just 23 hours after Manchester City confirmed his appointment.
The 53-year-old succeeds Gareth Taylor, who was sacked in March, just five days before the club’s appearance in last season’s League Cup final. The Guardian reported on 4 June that Jeglertz was close to agreeing a deal to move to the WSL side, who finished fourth in the table last term.
He is a former European champion as a coach, when in charge of the Swedish club Umeå, in 2004. “Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world,” Jeglertz said. “There is so much talent in this group. One of my key things is to continue the job that’s been done and take it to the next level.
“I will do everything I can to take this to the next level and make sure we can play attractive and winning football.”
Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjögran, added: “Andrée brings a wealth of experience at the top of the game as well as a real hunger to drive Manchester City forward. He really impressed us with his attitude and ambition, and the way he sees the game aligns perfectly with our own vision.We wish him luck at the Euros this summer with Denmark and are all very excited to see what impact he can make in our bright future.”
