Motherwell has appointed Alfred Johansson as the club's 31st manager. The 35-year-old replaces Jens Berthel Askou, who guided the Steelmen to fourth place in the Scottish Premiership.

What happened?

Johansson was appointed after a data-driven process, which also led to the appointment of the previous two managers. Chairman Kyrk MacMillan said: “Following the same data-driven process, we believe Alfred is an excellent fit here at Motherwell.”

Why it matters for Motherwell

The appointment of Johansson is crucial for Motherwell, who finished the season with 54 points, 14 wins, and a +23 goal difference. The club is 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

What comes next?

Johansson will begin working with his new squad ahead of a busy and exciting period for the football club. The squad is back in for pre-season, and Johansson is eager to continue the success of last season. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Premiership | | Points | 54 | | Goal difference | +23 | | Recent form | 2W-1D-2L | Johansson spent two-and-a-half-years in charge of Norwegian outfit Rosenborg before his sacking in May. He said: “I’ve analysed the club closely, and the direction that it’s going in is of huge importance to me.” As of 26 Jun 2026, Motherwell is preparing for the new season with a new manager at the helm.