Jamaica have appointed Steve McClaren as head coach on a two-year deal.
The Reggae Boyz have been with out a supervisor since Heimir Hallgrimsson, who has since joined Republic of Eire, left earlier this month after a disappointing Copa America.
The Jamaica Soccer Federation has been assessing candidates, with the likes of Steve Bruce and Dwight Yorke linked to the function, in current weeks, however former England boss McClaren, whose final managerial function was at QPR 5 years in the past, will now go away his function as a coach at Manchester United to try to information Jamaica to the 2026 World Cup, which can be hosted throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.
We’re really elated to announce the appointment of Mr. McClaren as head coach of the Reggae Boyz. We’re assured we made the correct resolution and we’re trying ahead to him guiding out nation in direction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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“I’m extraordinarily proud and excited to take up the place of head coach for The Jamaica Males’s Nationwide Workforce,” McClaren mentioned.
“Though the chance has come considerably unexpectedly I had no hesitation in accepting a place that’s ideally suited to me at this stage of my profession.
“Previous to returning to Manchester United for a second spell, I hung out at FIFA as a Technical Advisor on their World Eco Evaluation challenge. Jamaica was one of many groups I labored with and I rapidly got here to understand the potential the nation possessed. Within the years since, that potential has grown considerably and there’s each purpose to consider that with continued exhausting work and growth a shiny future lies forward.
“The goal for Jamaica is to qualify for a spot on the World Cup, hosted within the USA, Mexico and Canada in 2026. It is a problem that we as a group will attempt to ship throughout the upcoming qualifying marketing campaign.”
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McClaren returned Man Utd in 2022 to type a part of Erik ten Hag’s backroom group having beforehand labored with the Dutchman throughout his time teaching FC Twente.
The 63-year-old didn’t go on United’s pre-season US tour as he recovers from foot surgical procedure, as an alternative working with gamers at Carrington.
Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake have coming in as a part of a reboot of Ten Hag’s teaching group this summer season.
McClaren leaves Man Utd
Commenting on McClaren’s departure, Erik ten Hag mentioned:
“I wish to thank Steve for his large service over the previous two years. He has been a useful supply of assist and recommendation to me since I arrived in English soccer, serving to us obtain two trophies whereas laying down foundations for additional success.
“Steve and I’ve been associates for 16 years since we first labored collectively at FC Twente and that relationship will proceed as he embarks on this subsequent problem, as will his bond with Manchester United. All of us on the membership want Steve the perfect of luck in his new function.”
McClaren mentioned of his departure from United: “Lastly I want to say an enormous thanks to everybody at Manchester United for his or her friendship assist and assist throughout the previous two years.
“I’m delighted to have performed my half in serving to Erik ship two trophies to the membership and for my closing recreation to have been our FA Cup victory over Manchester Metropolis, there may be no higher notice on which to finish. I’ve little question the foundations which are in place at Manchester United will see the membership difficult once more quickly for all the most important trophies.”
McClaren will proceed to supervise the return of worldwide gamers to Man Utd pre-season coaching at Carrington within the coming days earlier than departing after the total squad is again from the membership’s US tour.
His first project with Jamaica can be on September 6 in opposition to Cuba within the CONCACAF Nations League, which may even function a qualifier for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.