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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor

Middlesbrough appoint 37-year-old manager Kim Hellberg to boost promotion push

Kim Hellberg
Kim Hellberg will take charge of Middlesbrough after Tuesday’s game against Coventry. Photograph: MFC

Kim Hellberg has completed his managerial move to Middlesbrough from Hammarby. The 37-year-old Swede, who appeared poised to take charge at Swansea until Boro’s hijacking of that mooted deal, will aim to reinforce a reputation as one of Europe’s brightest emerging coaches.

After securing two consecutive second-place finishes in Sweden’s top tier at Hammarby, Hellberg has become something of a hot property and is tasked with leading second-placed Boro back into the Premier League.

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