Jeglertz outlines coaching philosophy | OneFootball

Andrée Jeglertz has highlighted free-flowing, attacking football and player development as key focuses in his coaching style.

The Swede will become Manchester City Head Coach following the conclusion of Euro 2025, where he’s taking charge of Denmark.

Jeglertz has enjoyed success at both club and international level in both the men’s and women’s game over a 20-year coaching career so far, which has seen him previously take charge of Umeå, Djurgårdens, Linköpings and the Finnish national team.

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Asked how those experiences have shaped his managerial style, our new Head Coach says fans can expect an adventurous, possession-based style of play, with a major emphasis also placed on helping individuals fulfil their potential.

He said: “I think the most important thing for me is, first of all, how do I maximise the players? What kind of players do we have? What is the philosophy of the Club?

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“And then of course my own philosophy to have a combination of those things, that is what you will see with the team.

“For me, of course, this team requires a lot of attacking game, a fluent game like we are talking about. But also, when we don’t have the ball, to as quickly as possible, and as high up as possible, win the ball back.

“I would like to control the games with the ball mostly, and I think with this squad there are a lot of good opportunities for that.

“It’s also about what the Club’s ambition is about. We would like to win, we would also like to have some things about how we like to play football.

“But one thing is also developing players, it’s also a key thing for me that while we are getting results, we also want the players every day to become better.

“That is one of my biggest jobs also. That they feel motivated, they feel they are taking steps in their football career and that’s an important part too.”

Jeglertz enjoyed a particularly fruitful period when in charge of Umeå, helping the Swedish side win the previous iteration of the UEFA Champions League in 2004 before reaching a further two finals in 2007 and 2008.

Although our new Head Coach is keen to look towards the future rather than dwell on his previous achievements in the dugout, he admits that particular success has played an important role in his overall style and outlook.

“It’s always the biggest [achievement]. It’s a long time ago but there are parts in it that you still are using and things that you can bring with you,” he added.

“And creating this winning mentality is an important thing for me, because we can play good football, but everything is, in the end, about winning.

“I think that’s an important part for me. That we find ways to win and bring that ability.”