Swansea City is actively seeking to establish a new management team as they prepare for their next match against Bristol City on Saturday, 22 November. The club has turned its attention to Kim Hellberg, currently the head coach of Hammarby, who has recently led the team to consecutive second-place finishes in Sweden’s Allsvenskan league.
Swansea City’s Management Transition
The Welsh club aims to finalize its coaching staff before returning from the international break. Following the departure of Alan Sheehan, Swansea is particularly interested in Hellberg, who has a year remaining on his contract with Hammarby. To bring him on board, Swansea would need to pay a compensation fee, although the club is not expected to face financial constraints in this regard.
Background on Kim Hellberg
- Coaching Career: Hellberg has spent over a decade in coaching.
- Prior Experience: He made significant contributions at lower league teams Kuddby IF and IF Sylvia.
- IFK Norrköping: Joined this top-tier club’s coaching staff in 2020.
- IFK Värnamo: His initial head coach position in Allsvenskan, where he had two successful seasons.
- Hammarby Tenure: Appointed at Hammarby, leading the team to strong league finishes.
Conclusion
In February, Hellberg was considered a strong candidate for the Swansea position after Luke Williams left. However, Alan Sheehan was appointed instead, following a resurgence in the team’s performance. With current developments, it appears Swansea City is once again looking to Hellberg as a potential fit for their management needs.
