Motherwell have named 35‑year‑old Alfred Johansson as their new manager. The Swede, who never played professional football, brings a youth‑coaching pedigree from Djurgårdens and FC Copenhagen. After a 71‑win record at Rosenborg, Johansson says he wants to sustain the club’s recent momentum. He plans to overhaul tactics and strengthen the squad’s depth ahead of the upcoming European qualifiers starting this.

Johansson takes over after Motherwell’s 61 points last season, a tally that earned them a solid mid‑table finish. The club will host Faroe Islands side Havnar Boltfelag in the Conference League second qualifying round on 23 July, then open the Premiership campaign away to Hibernian on 2 August. The new regime must keep the upward swing alive for the season's success.

Johansson’s appointment signals a shift toward youth development and a modern tactical approach. His experience coaching under‑19 sides at Copenhagen and leading Rosenborg to a 71‑win record suggests he can extract the best from Motherwell’s promising squad. The club’s supporters will watch closely as the new manager seeks to build on last season’s success and push for European qualification this.