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GUWAHATI: Former Ghana National Team Assistant Coach Gerard Nus has been appointed as Head Coach of Northeast United FC for the upcoming Hero ISL season. The 35-year old Spaniard will be the youngest manager in the Club's history.
Reacting on the appointment Nus said, "I am excited to start working at Northeast United FC. This is going to be my 3rd 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."
It may be mentioned here that Grant worked as interim coach for Northeast United FC in 2017-18 season.
Nus started his professional career as a coach at Liverpool FC's academy. Known for his methodical approach, effective man management and grooming young talent, Gerard has worked with academy teams at Brighton and most recently at AFC Eskilstuna.
He has also served as Sporting Director for the La Liga sides Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano.
On the international stage, he enjoyed a highly successful stint with the Ghana National Team, working as an assistant manager under Avram Grant.
Meanwhile NorthEast United's Executive Director Priya Runchal speaking on the appointment said, "We were really impressed with Gerard's vision for the team. He is known to develop budding talent whilst playing a brand of attractive attacking football. We are confident that he is the right appointment for the Club."
Due to COVID-19 pandemic ISL would be held this season in single venue and Goa will host the championship.