Report: Kent Nielsen to become assistant coach for Denmark's national football team

Kent Nielsen, the current head coach of Danish Superliga club Silkeborg IF, is poised to leave his position to join the Danish men's national football team as an assistant coach. This move would see him working under head coach Brian Riemer.

According to reports from the football media outlet Bold, Nielsen is expected to sign a contract that will keep him with the national team through the UEFA European Championship in 2028. This suggests a significant commitment and a belief in his capabilities to contribute to the team's long-term success.

While the Danish Football Union (DBU) has yet to release an official statement confirming the appointment, head coach Brian Riemer addressed the matter during a press conference held before the national team's friendly match against Ukraine. Riemer acknowledged that the DBU is actively seeking a new assistant coach and indicated that they are nearing a decision.

"I can say that we are looking for a new assistant coach, and we are close," Riemer stated, as reported by TV 2 Sport. This comment lends credence to the reports surrounding Nielsen's potential move, although the final confirmation awaits an official announcement from the DBU.

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I can say that we are looking for a new assistant coach, and we are close.