Steve Cooper has turned down several job offers from English sides to become boss of Danish heavyweights Brondby on a three-year contract.
The 45-year-old had been unemployed for ten months following his dismissal at Leicester in November 2024.
Cooper was shown the door after overseeing only 15 games, with the Foxes sitting 15th in the Premier League at the point of his departure.
He picked up just three victories in all competitions, with a 2-1 loss to Chelsea marking his final outing at the King Power Stadium.
His hiring at Brondby coincides with his old club Nottingham Forest announcing Ange Postecoglou’s appointment.
Cooper also impressed during his stint as Swansea boss between 2019 and 2021 – but has now chosen to work overseas for the first time in his managerial career.
Why has Steve Cooper made the switch to Denmark?
talkSPORT understands that Cooper spurned a number of Championship outfits this summer, with the Welshman holding out for a new challenge.
It is thought that the chance of European football was seen as an enticing factor for the former England Under-16 and U17 head coach.
However, Cooper will not get the opportunity to test himself across the continent this term after Brondby were knocked out by Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg in their UEFA Conference League play-off.
Cooper will now be tasked with restoring the glory days at one of Denmark’s most renowned clubs.
It has been four years since Brondby last lifted the Superliga crown, while their most recent Danish Cup triumph came in 2018.
Brondby are currently placed fourth in the standings after seven matches – four points adrift of leaders Copenhagen, who will be Cooper’s first opponents on Saturday.
What have Brondby said about Steve Cooper?
Brondby’s Director of Football Benjamin Schmedes could not contain his excitement when confirming Cooper’s arrival at the club.
He told the club’s 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.”
Schmedes added: “We want to accelerate our development so that we can achieve the ambitious sporting goals we have and, not least, install a winning culture within the walls of Brondby Stadium.
“This requires a mentality, leadership and a pair of broad shoulders that we have no doubt Steve possesses.
“That is why we are very pleased that he has agreed to take on the challenge.”
He continued: “His work with young players and some of the greatest talents in the world is eye-catching and another reason why he is now head coach of Brondby IF.
“We are sure that he can help build an even stronger bridge between the Masterclass [academy] and the first team and secure the food chain all the way through the club.”