Motherwell has officially named Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager, concluding a 15-day search since Michael Wimmer’s departure.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Askou described it as a “proud moment” to join Motherwell. He added that after discussions with the club, “it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align.”

Askou, a Danish coach with a varied career, arrives at Fir Park following stints managing in Sweden and the Faroe Islands, and most recently serving as assistant manager for FC Copenhagen in his native Denmark.

After Stuart Kettlewell’s exit in January and Michael Wimmer’s brief period in charge, the Motherwell faithful will undoubtedly hope Askou can usher in a period of much-needed stability at the club.