"Brondby director of football Benjamin Schmedes said Cooper has a "rare combination of youth and experience, vision and personality" and can "lift both the individual player and the entire club to a new level". "We want to accelerate our development so that we can achieve the ambitious sporting goals we have and, not least, install a winning culture within the walls of Brondby Stadium," Schmedes told the club's website."
"Cooper's last management job was at Leicester where he was sacked in November 2024 after just 12 Premier League matches in charge. He previously managed Forest between 2021 and 2023, leading them to promotion to the Premier League for the first time in two decades in 2022. Steve Cooper has had lots of offers since losing his job at Leicester, including many in the Championship. While there was a time when he would have jumped at that chance, Brondby appeals because it offers an experience and targets he is not used to."
"Firstly, the aim is silverware. Four years ago Brondby were Danish champions. Two years ago they finished second. Currently four points behind leaders Copenhagen after seven games, Cooper's aim is to compete for silverware and secure European qualification. The Welshman feels there is scope for massive improvement and a real potential to move upwards. Crucially, the club's ownership is aligned"
Steve Cooper has been appointed Brondby head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Frederik Birk after his dismissal with the club fourth in the Superliga early in the season. Cooper's first match will be the home derby against FC Copenhagen. Brondby expects Cooper to bring a blend of youth, experience, vision and leadership and to install a winning culture. Cooper was sacked by Leicester in November 2024 after 12 Premier League matches and previously led Nottingham Forest to promotion to the Premier League in 2022. Brondby targets silverware and European qualification, with ownership alignment supporting those ambitions.
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