Kim Hellberg is the 37-year-old manager of Swedish top-flight club Hammarby, and he has emerged as the leading contender to become the new manager of Swansea City.

Why are Swansea City looking for a new manager?

Swansea City sacked their previous manager, Alan Sheehan, earlier this week due to the team's poor start to the season.

When will Swansea City make a decision on their new manager?

Swansea City are aiming to have a new management team in place before their next match on November 22, and they are expected to hold talks with Kim Hellberg within the next 24 hours.

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Swedish Coach Emerges as Top Contender for Swansea Job

13 Nov

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Summary

Swansea City to hold talks with Kim Hellberg, boss of Swedish club Hammarby
Hellberg, 37, is leading candidate to replace former manager Alan Sheehan
Swansea seeking new management team before next match on November 22

Swedish Coach Emerges as Top Contender for Swansea Job

Swansea City are actively seeking a new manager to replace Alan Sheehan, who was sacked earlier this week due to the team's poor start to the season. The Welsh club has identified Kim Hellberg, the 37-year-old boss of Swedish top-flight side Hammarby, as the leading contender for the job.

Hellberg has previously been linked to the Swansea position when Sheehan was serving as interim manager in the spring. Now, the Swede is expected to meet with Swansea's chief executive Tom Gorringe within the next 24 hours to discuss the vacant managerial role.

However, Hellberg's appointment is not yet guaranteed, as he has also been linked to openings at other Championship clubs, including Middlesbrough and Norwich City. Southampton, another second-tier side, are also currently in the market for a new manager.