Alfred Johansson takes charge as Motherwell manager ahead of new season
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Alfred Johansson has been appointed as the new manager of Motherwell after Jens Berthel Askou's departure. Johansson aims to build on last season’s success in the Scottish Premiership, where the team finished fourth and secured European football for the upcoming campaign. He expressed confidence in the squad's capabilities and plans to maintain a high-intensity style of play. Johansson previously managed in Norway with Rosenborg and is focusing on preparing the team for their upcoming Conference League qualifier against Havnar Boltfelag next month.
- •Johansson replaces Jens Berthel Askou as Motherwell manager
- •Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season
- •The club secured European football for 2026/27
- •Johansson aims to implement an intense playing style
- •Upcoming Conference League qualifier against Havnar Boltfelag next month
"New Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson expects his team to continue performing the way they did last season under Jens Berthel Askou and build on that next term.
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