"Middlesbrough are set to appoint Kim Hellberg as head coach. The 37-year-old is head coach at Hammarby in his native Sweden, leading them to second-placed finishes in the top flight in two seasons in charge. He was interviewed for the vacant role at Swansea City last week, before meeting with Boro after Rob Edwards quit to join join Wolves. Hellberg's appointment is subject to his receiving a work permit,"
"Boro are second in the table, five points behind Coventry City. Hellberg, who spent his playing career in the Swedish lower leagues, has a year to run on his Hammarby contract. He began his coaching career in the Swedish lower divisions with Kuddby IF, moving to IF Sylvia before joining the staff at top-tier club IFK Norrkoping in 2020. His first head coach's role in the Allsvenskan came at IFK Varnamo, where two impressive seasons led to his move to Hammarby."
Middlesbrough are set to appoint Kim Hellberg, 37, as head coach, subject to him receiving a work permit. Hellberg currently manages Hammarby in Sweden and guided them to consecutive second-place finishes in the top flight over two seasons. He interviewed for Swansea City's vacant position last week before meeting Boro after Rob Edwards left to join Wolves. Adi Viveash will remain interim manager for the Championship match at Oxford United this weekend. Middlesbrough sit second in the Championship, five points behind Coventry City. Hellberg spent his playing career in the Swedish lower leagues and has one year remaining on his Hammarby contract. He progressed from lower-division coaching roles to IFK Norrkoping staff and achieved promotion to the Allsvenskan with IFK Varnamo.
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