Motherwell appoints Alfred Johansson as new manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Motherwell has appointed Alfred Johansson as the club's new manager following the departure of Jens Berthel Askou to Toulouse. Johansson, 35, previously managed Rosenborg in Norway for two and a half years before being dismissed in May. He aims to build on Motherwell's success from last season, where they finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership. The appointment was made official on June 18, 2026.
- •Alfred Johansson is 35 years old and from Sweden.
- •Johansson replaces Jens Berthel Askou at Motherwell.
- •Askou left Motherwell after leading the team to fourth place.
- •Johansson was previously with Rosenborg for two and a half years.
- •The appointment was confirmed on June 18, 2026.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Johansson 'honoured' to be named Motherwell manager & have your say
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor
- 1:02 PMBBC Football — Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor
"New Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson says it's a "huge honour" to become the club's 31st manager. The Fir Park side have been searching for Jens Berthel Askou's replacement following his departure to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse last month. The 35-year-old was most recently manager of Norwegian side Rosenborg but has also had spells with FC Copenhagen in their youth set-up.
"Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.
"Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:10 PMJohansson 'honoured' to be named Motherwell manager & have your say
New Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson says it's a "huge honour" to become the club's 31st manager. The Fir Park side have been searching for Jens Berthel Askou's replacement following his departure to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse last month. The 35-year-old was most recently manager of Norwegian side Rosenborg but has also had spells with FC Copenhagen in their youth set-up.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:02 PMMotherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor
Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.
- BBC FootballJun 18, 2026, 1:02 PMMotherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor
Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.
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