Manchester United seem to be going through a major overhaul this summer, and that is set to continue with the appointment of Andreas Georgson.
Manchester United have made an official statement to confirm that they have appointed 42-year-old Swedish coach Andreas Georgson in the role of an assistant. The opportunity to move to Manchester United was quite attractive for the former Lillestrom manager.
Manchester United paid the buyout clause in Georgson’s contract before he could join the English club, and the reported fee is around 4 million NOK. The move is now complete, with Georgson leaving Lillestrom despite only joining the Norwegian outfit in January.
It seems that Manchester United are looking to reshape the backroom staff who will be integral to laying the foundations of a successful team for the foreseeable future. They have brought in a number of coaching appointments like Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake this summer, and Georgson has been the latest one through the door.
The 42-year-old has previously worked in the Premier League with Arsenal and Southampton, and he is renowned for being proficient in set-piece coaching. He will look to prove himself in English football, and the opportunity to showcase his qualities at Manchester United will be quite attractive.
The Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they will provide him with the platform to showcase is abilities at the highest level and make a big difference in the Premier League.
Andreas Georgson could be a quality addition
The 42-year-old is highly rated as a coach in Norway, and he has the ability to succeed in English football. As iterated earlier, he has previously worked as an assistant at clubs like Brentford, Arsenal and Southampton. Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox brought him to Southampton in the past, and it seems that they are set for another reunion.
On the other hand, Manchester United have already brought in the likes of Rene Hake and Ruud Van Nistelrooy to beef up the backroom unit at Old Trafford, while Jelle ten Rouwelaar has also come on board as a goalkeeping coach. Manchester United are clearly not done yet.
