Middlesbrough appoint Hellberg as head coach

2025-11-24 13:09

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Middlesbrough appoint Swede Kim Hellberg as their new head coach to replace Rob Edwards, who departed for Wolves.

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BBCMon, November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM UTC·1 min read

Middlesbrough have appointed Kim Hellberg as their new head coach.

The 37-year-old who had been in charge of Swedish side Hammarby, replaces Rob Edwards, who left for Premier League strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month.

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This is a first job for Hellberg outside his native Sweden, although he had been in talks with Championship rivals Swansea City earlier this month.

Hellberg will take over officially later in the week, with Adi Viveash remaining in interim charge for the home game with Championship leaders Coventry City on Tuesday.

Boro remain in second, seven points behind the Sky Blues after only losing two of their 16 league games this season.

More to follow.