Soccer

Henrik Jensen appointed assistant coach at managerless Burnley

The Clarets are still searching for Vincent Kompany’s replacement.

Burnley have begun rebuilding their backroom staff following Vincent Kompany’s exit by bringing in Henrik Jensen as assistant coach
Burnley have begun rebuilding their backroom staff following Vincent Kompany’s exit by bringing in Henrik Jensen as assistant coach (Will Matthews/PA)
By Andy Hampson, PA

Burnley have announced the appointment of Dane Henrik Jensen as their new first-team assistant coach.

The 39-year-old joins the relegated Lancashire club from Swedish side Kalmarr FF ahead of next season’s Sky Bet Championship campaign.

Jensen’s arrival comes as the Clarets’ search for a new manager following the departure of Vincent Kompany continues.

The Belgian left Turf Moor at the end of last season to take up the vacancy at Bayern Munich.

Jensen heads to Burnley having previously managed Danish outfit Midtjylland in a caretaker capacity and also taken charge of Fortuna Hjorring in the women’s game, and IFK Norrkoping and Linkopings FC.

Jensen told the club’s website, burnleyfootballclub.com: “It’s been a dream for me to coach in England. English football has always fascinated me, so I’m thrilled to be here.

“It just felt like a good fit after good conversations. It just felt like we fit together.”