Alfred Johansson appointed Motherwell manager following successful stint at Rosenborg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Alfred Johansson has been appointed as the new manager of Motherwell, replacing Jens Berthel Askou. Johansson, 35, previously managed Rosenborg for two years before his departure in May. His style is described as proactive and offensive, and there is anticipation around how he will adapt to the Scottish environment. Former player Kevin Nicol highlighted the importance of gaining the support of experienced players early in his tenure, as Johansson takes charge of a team that finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season.
- •Johansson replaces popular manager Askou at Motherwell.
- •He previously managed Rosenborg, winning 71 of 131 matches.
- •Kevin Nicol expresses excitement over Johansson's modern ideas.
- •Johansson faces challenges adapting to the Scottish football culture.
- •Motherwell aims to build on last season's fourth-place finish.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Proactive' Johansson's Motherwell appointment 'very exciting'
"Former Hibernian player Kevin Nicol believes "proactive" Alfred Johansson's appointment as Motherwell manager is "very exciting". Nicol is assistant at Fredrikstad, who play in the same Norwegian top flight as Johansson's former club Rosenborg. Swede Johansson, 35, replaces Jens Berthel Askou, who became a hugely popular figure with the Fir Park faithful.
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