XtraTime Web Desk: The new season of the Indian Super League is likely to begin from November, and ahead of that NorthEast United has appointed Gerard Nus as their new head coach. Nus is just 35 years of age and he will be the club’s youngest manager ever.
“I am excited to start working at Northeast United FC. This is going to be my third stint in Asia and I have heard a lot of good things about the club, the fans and the league from my former boss Avram Grant. I am looking forward to working with the coaching staff and the players to deliver results which the club aspires to achieve in the coming season,” he said in a statement released by the club.
Nus began his professional career at Liverpool FC’s academy and later he joined Rafael Benitez’s first team coaching staff. He also has the experience of working at the academies of Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Eskilstuna.
On the international stage, he enjoyed a highly successful stint with the Ghana national team, working as an assistant manager under former Highlander’s head coach Grant.
Speaking on the appointment, NorthEast United’s executive director Priya Runchal said, “We were really impressed with Gerard’s vision for the team. He has coached all around the world and his profile speaks for itself. He is known to develop talent whilst playing attractive attacking football. We are confident that he is the right appointment for the club.”