Middlesbrough have appointed Kim Hellberg as their new manager, with the 37-year-old Swede arriving from Hammarby to lead the club's promotion push. Hellberg, who was also linked with Swansea, has signed a deal after Boro paid around £250,000 to release him from his contract.
Hellberg secured two consecutive second-place finishes in Sweden's top tier with Hammarby, earning a reputation as one of Europe's brightest emerging coaches. He will aim to build on the work of Rob Edwards, who left for Wolves earlier this month after impressing since his summer arrival.
Hellberg began his coaching career in Sweden's seventh tier after a modest playing career as a midfielder in the lower divisions. He quickly proved a promotion specialist before taking charge at Hammarby two years ago.
He will not take charge until after Tuesday's home game against Championship leaders Coventry, with interim manager Adi Viveash remaining as part of the coaching staff. Hellberg told the club's website: 'A lot of things make Boro the perfect choice for me. The way they play and want to play, together with the crowd, suits me and how I want to work.'
Meanwhile, Swansea have appointed Vítor Matos as their head coach on a contract until 2029. The 37-year-old Portuguese joins from Marítimo, having previously spent five years as elite development coach at Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp. Swansea are 20th in the Championship and host Derby on Tuesday.
