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New York Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Manchester City Women sign midfielder Sydney Lohmann from Bayern Munich
Manchester City Women have completed the signing of German midfielder Sydney Lohmann from Bayern Munich. Lohmann, 25, has signed a three-year deal with the Women's Super League club and will join up with City following this summer's European Championship in Switzerland. Lohmann made her Bayern debut as a 17-year-old and rose through the ranks to help the Bavarians to four Frauen-Bundesliga titles, including a domestic double in 2024-25, as well as the DFB-Supercup and DFB-Pokal. Advertisement She has won 40 caps for Germany and featured in Euro 2022, the 2024 Olympic Games and this summer's tournament in Switzerland. 'I definitely want to win a title (with City), because I can see that's possible. I think things have probably been quite tough in the last few months or year and everyone is really hungry to do better,' Lohmann said. 'I can tell that by chatting to people and I want to be part of that. I want to contribute with the strengths I have.' City's director of football Therese Sjogran added: 'We're really pleased to bring a player of Sydney's quality and stature to the club. 'She is no stranger to success and her record in Germany and on the world stage speaks for itself. She's a proven winner but also someone who's still hungry to achieve more at the top level, just like City. 'We believe Sydney can be a driving force at the club in our push for silverware next season and beyond.' ()
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester City Women appoint Andree Jeglertz as head coach
Manchester City have appointed Andree Jeglertz as head coach of their women's team. The 53-year-old, who is currently in charge of Denmark at the Euros in Switzerland, has signed a four-year deal. Jeglertz will remain in charge of the national team until the end of the tournament. His side play their first game in Group C against Sweden on Friday. Advertisement He replaces Gareth Taylor, who parted ways with City in March when the side were fourth in the Women's Super League, 12 points off leaders Chelsea. City finished the season in the same position with interim manager Nick Cushing — 17 points off Chelsea — one point shy of third and qualifying for Champions League football despite finishing with a five-game unbeaten run. Jeglertz said in a statement after his appointment was confirmed: 'Manchester City is 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.' Advertisement Manchester City Women director of football 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. 'Andree really impressed us with his attitude and ambition, and the way he sees the game aligns perfectly with our own vision.' Jeglertz, who was appointed by Denmark in 2023, has a 22-year-long managerial career and won the UEFA Women's Cup in 2004 with a Umea side that included Brazil legend Marta. As well as success with Umea in his nbative Sweden, Jeglertz has also taken charge of the Djurgardens men's team and the Finnish women's national side. His will be replaced as Denmark head coach by Jakob Michelsen. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Manchester City, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
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
CNA
03-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Denmark boss Jeglertz to take over Man City after Women's Euros
Manchester City announced on Thursday that Denmark coach Andree Jeglertz would take over as their manager after the Women's Euros in Switzerland. Jeglertz, who will lead his team in their Group C opener against Sweden in Geneva on Friday, has signed a four-year deal to take the helm at City, who finished fourth in the Women's Super League (WSL) last term and parted company with previous coach Gareth Taylor in March. 'Manchester City is 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," Jeglertz said in a statement issued by the club. '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.' City Director of Football Therese Sjogran, welcomed her Swedish compatriot to the club, saying: 'Andree brings a wealth of experience at the top of the game as well as a real hunger to drive Manchester City forward. "We wish him luck at the Euros... with Denmark and are all very excited to see what impact he can make in our bright future.'
New York Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Manchester City Women appoint Andree Jeglertz as head coach
Manchester City have appointed Andree Jeglertz as head coach of their women's team. The 53-year-old, who is currently in charge of Denmark at the Euros in Switzerland, has signed a four-year deal. Jeglertz will remain in charge of the national team until the end of the tournament. His side play their first game in Group C against Sweden on Friday. Advertisement He replaces Gareth Taylor, who parted ways with City in March when the side were fourth in the Women's Super League, 12 points off leaders Chelsea. City finished the season in the same position with interim manager Nick Cushing — 17 points off Chelsea — one point shy of third and qualifying for Champions League football despite finishing with a five-game unbeaten run. Jeglertz said in a statement after his appointment was confirmed: 'Manchester City is 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.' Manchester City Women director of football 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. 'Andree really impressed us with his attitude and ambition, and the way he sees the game aligns perfectly with our own vision.' Jeglertz, who was appointed by Denmark in 2023, has a 22-year-long managerial career and won the UEFA Women's Cup in 2004 with a Umea side that included Brazil legend Marta. As well as success with Umea in his nbative Sweden, Jeglertz has also taken charge of the Djurgardens men's team and the Finnish women's national side. His will be replaced as Denmark head coach by Jakob Michelsen.
