Steve Cooper has been appointed head coach of Brøndby, vowing to return the Danish club to the top of their domestic game. The 45-year-old Welshman takes over after a five-month stint at Leicester City ended in November.
Cooper expressed his determination in an open letter to supporters, emphasising his alignment with the club's values and ambition. "I want exactly what you want: a team that wins trophies and gets back to the top of Danish football," he said.
The former England Under-17 World Cup winner previously managed Swansea City and Nottingham Forest, guiding Forest to the Premier League in May 2022 after a 23-year absence. He kept them up the following season before being sacked in December 2023.
Brøndby's director of football, Benjamin Schmedes, praised Cooper's attributes, describing him as "that rare combination of youth and experience, vision and personality."
Cooper will begin once his work permit is processed and is expected to take charge of Saturday's derby against FC Copenhagen. Brøndby currently sit fourth in the Danish Superliga, four points behind leaders Copenhagen after seven games.
