Middlesbrough Set to Announce Kim Hellberg as New Appointment

Middlesbrough are on the verge of announcing Kim Hellberg as their new manager. The 37-year-old is currently with Swedish club Hammarby and will succeed Rob Edwards, who recently joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Middlesbrough’s Managerial Transition

The club is finalizing Hellberg’s work permit. However, he is not expected to manage during the upcoming Championship match against Coventry City, the current league leaders. Caretaker manager Aidy Viveash will continue in his role for this match.

Current Standings

Middlesbrough holds the second position in the Championship. They trail Coventry by seven points following a recent 1-1 draw at Oxford United.

Kim Hellberg’s Background

Kim Hellberg has made a significant impact at Hammarby, achieving two second-place finishes in the Swedish top division over his two seasons at the helm. His successful tenure has drawn Middlesbrough’s attention.

Potential Replacement for Hellberg

Ian Burchnall, an ex-Wolves first-team coach, is among the candidates to take over Hellberg’s responsibilities at Hammarby. Burchnall has managed teams both in England and Scandinavia. His experience includes positions at Viking in Norway and Östersunds in Sweden, where he succeeded Graham Potter in 2018.

Most recently, Burchnall assisted Jamaica in their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers under Steve McClaren, until McClaren stepped down last week after the team failed to secure automatic qualification.