Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper says he wants “a team that wins trophies” after making his return to management with Danish side Brondby.
Cooper is back in management for the first time since leaving Leicester last November.
“I want exactly what you want: a team that wins trophies and gets back to the top of Danish football,” Cooper said in an open letter to Brondby fans on the club website.
“I admire the values that the club holds. Its roots in its local community. The dedication of the supporters who follow it.
“I am ambitious to win and to see what this club can do when it is at its very best.
“The ownership of Brondby feel the same way and their vision for the club is a major part of why I am here. I embrace the challenge and I know the players will too.
“I believe that with us all together – players, staff and fans – we will be a formidable force.”
Cooper will be in charge for Saturday’s derby against FC Copenhagen.
Cooper brought Forest back to the Premier League after more than 20 years away but was sacked by owner Evangelos Marinakis in December 2023 and replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo before spending just five months at Leicester.
Nuno was sacked on Monday night.
Brondby director of football Benjamin Schmedes told the club website: “Steve is that rare combination of youth and experience, vision and personality.
“He is a man who can embrace a club like ours and lift both the individual player and the entire club to a new level.”
Brondby, who finished third last season, are currently fourth in the Danish Superliga – four points behind leaders FC Copenhagen after seven games.
