Overview
- Swedish outlet fotbollskanalen reports Middlesbrough met Kim Hellberg and reached a verbal agreement, with his release clause said to be the remaining hurdle before any signing.
- UK coverage relays that Swansea City had targeted Hellberg and held talks, but the move to Middlesbrough would represent a setback for their search.
- Middlesbrough’s vacancy follows Rob Edwards’ resignation to join Wolves, and Adi Viveash continues as caretaker until an appointment is completed.
- Hellberg, 37, has managed Hammarby since early 2024 and led them to second place in the 2025 Allsvenskan.
- Boro have also held talks with other candidates, including Raphael Wicky, as several Championship clubs conduct parallel managerial searches.