US EditionSteve Cooper is heading for Denmark after Forest and Leicester City exits
Steve Cooper, 45, chose Brondby over English clubs to lead a club eager to reclaim its top Danish football status after a four-year title drought, signing a contract through 2028.
- On September 9, 2025, Steve Cooper was appointed head coach of Brøndby IF, returning to management after leaving Leicester last November with a contract until summer 2028.
- Having turned down Championship offers, Cooper embraced a continental challenge, with Brøndby valuing his youth-development record and England Under-17s success.
- The club's website published statements noting Benjamin Schmedes praised Cooper as `Steve is that rare combination of youth and experience, vision and personality`, and Cooper wrote he is "delighted" with focus on Saturday's game.
- Cooper will be in charge for Saturday's derby, but Brøndby will not compete in Europe this year after losing to Strasbourg, causing fan confusion about his move.
- His youth success includes winning the England Under-17 World Cup and guiding Nottingham Forest to a Wembley play-off victory in May 2022, aiming for Brøndby's first Superliga title since 2021.
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Former Premier League boss lands 'strange' new job less than a year after sacking
Former Premier League boss Steve Cooper has landed a surprise new role as head coach of Danish club Brøndby, after his sacking from Leicester less than one year ago.The news comes just hours after his previous employers, Nottingham Forest, confirmed they were parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, with former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed as his replacement.The Danish side confirmed the appointment on social media, while Cooper himself w…
Steve Cooper is a skilled professional and throughout his coaching career has practiced a recognizable playing style characterized by hard British work.
Nottingham Post
Leicester MercurySteve Cooper is heading for Denmark after Forest and Leicester City exits
The former Reds manager is back in management in Denmark
The Independent
Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Steve Cooper aiming high after taking Brondby head coach role
The 45-year-old Welshman has managed Swansea, Nottingham Forest and Leicester.
Steve Cooper arrived at Brøndby Stadium on Wednesday. He says it's great to be at Brøndby IF. Watch the new head coach arrive at the bottom of the article.
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