Jakob Michelsen took over HamKam after Kjetil Rekdal on December 31 left Mjøsklubben to take over Rosenborg.
Well now the Dane is saying goodbye because he has secured a new job from August 1st. – With you on the journey to what is currently a secret club, you get a lot of praise and honor for having lifted the club to where it is today.
After nine games in the Eliteserien, HamKam has 11 points.
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HamKam announces that Jakob Michelsen is leaving as head coach
The Dane will take a new job from August 1
HamKam has officially confirmed that Jakob Michelsen will leave as the club’s head coach, as he will start in a new position from August 1.
The club’s chairman Tom Håkonsen stated: “Jakob has delivered strong results as our head coach and it is only natural that others also notice him and the results he has achieved. Our Danish head coach has received a job offer he both wants to accept and start in August 1. We at HamKam have chosen to respect and accept his wish”
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Michelsen, who joined HamKam at the beginning of the 2022 season, has averaged 1.26 points per game over 115 games for the Norwegian club. Under his leadership, HamKam has overperformed in relation to the club’s size and resources.
- Jakob has delivered strong results as our coach, and it is only natural that others also notice him and the results he has achieved, Håkonsen added.
Currently, HamKam is in 13th place in the Eliteserien with 11 points from 9 games.
The 44-year-old Danish coach has previous experience from Hobro, Skive, SønderjyskE, Hammarby and OB in his coaching career. The club states that Michelsen will leave HamKam no later than July 31.
