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The Independent
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Denmark boss Andree Jeglertz to take charge at Man City after Euro 2025
Manchester City have appointed Denmark Women boss Andree Jeglertz as their new head coach. The 53-year-old Swede, who has signed a four-year deal, will start the role after the 2025 Women's European Championship and replaces Gareth Taylor, who was sacked in March. Former City head coach Nick Cushing stepped in on an interim basis after Taylor departed five days before the club's League Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Director of football for City's women's team, Therese Sjogran, said: "Andree brings a wealth of experience at the top of the game as well as a real hunger to drive Manchester City forward." Sjogran added: "Andree really impressed us with his attitude and ambition, and the way he sees the game aligns perfectly with our own vision. "We wish him luck at the Euros this summer with Denmark and are all very excited to see what impact he can make in our bright future." Former Malmo defender Jeglertz has an extensive CV. He won the UEFA Women's Cup - later the Champions League - with Swedish side Umea in 2004 and led them to successive finals in 2007 and 2008. After a spell in men's football with Djurgardens in 2009, Jeglertz spent six years in charge of Finland Women until 2016 before a brief return to Umea was followed by a two-year stint in charge of Linkopings. He was appointed Denmark's head coach after the 2023 World Cup and led them to this summer's Euros after they finished second behind world champions Spain in qualifying. Jeglertz said: "Manchester City are one of the biggest clubs in the world. There is so much talent in this group. "One of my key things is to continue the job that's been done and take it to the next level. "We would like to win, develop players and want the players every day to become better. "I will do everything I can to take this to the next level and make sure we can play attractive and winning football." PA
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Everton Women close to double signing as transfer business continues
Everton Women are closing in on the signing of Leicester City Women's Yuka Momiki. The forward's contract expires at the Foxes today (June 30) and she is expected to undergo a medical with the Blues. The Japanese international started her career at Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she played one year in the youth team before making her first-team debut in 2011. Momiki went on to have a successful spell at the club, making 117 appearances. Advertisement In 2020, she then made the move over to the National Women's Soccer League in the United States and signed for Seattle Reign. However, she only made seven appearances for the Bold. READ MORE: Liverpool rejected chance to sign Alexander Isak as £85m transfer decision explained READ MORE: Five players Everton could sign for free this week including Kenny Tete The 29-year-old spent two years out on loan at Swedish side, Linkopings. The American-born player was then bought permanently by Linkopings in 2022, where she made 41 appearances. Momiki then made a big move over to the Women's Super League (WSL) in 2024, where she played for Leicester 25 times, scoring three goals. Advertisement On the international stage Momiki was included in the Japan 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup team, along with being selected in the 2020 Olympics side, and was also picked for the SheBelieves Cup in 2025, which Japan won. Momiki scored in the final against the United States, in a 2-1 win. Everton's budget in the 2024/25 season was one of the lowest in the WSL, as the club prioritised surviving in the league rather than pushing for Europe. But after the takeover from The Friedkin Group, manager Brian Sorensen extended his contract by two years in April, alongside assistant manager Stephen Neligan. And they have been busy in the transfer market, today signing midfielder Rosa van Gool on a free from Ajax. Advertisement Sorensen has also brought in two other new permanent additions so far this summer, both from Manchester United, with striker Kelly Gago and midfielder Hayley Ladd signing for Everton. Three loan deals have also been completed, which means the Blues have now made a total of up to six official signings, so far in the transfer window. As well as the backing from The Friedkin Group, the move from Walton Hall Park to Goodison Park might also have helped with the signings of these players.
