GIF Sundsvall may get a new coach - Per Joar Hansen is in line for a comeback. Hansen has previously coached the club and has a long experience in Scandinavian football.

Who is Per Joar Hansen?

Per Joar Hansen has a solid football background in Scandinavia. He coached GIF Sundsvall from 2001 to 2003 before taking over the Norwegian top club Rosenborg.

Why is Hansen in line for a comeback?

According to Sportbladet's information, Hansen is one of the names that have been discussed internally at Sundsvall and is still relevant. Should it against all odds not become anything with the Norwegian, there are some other alternatives that the club has been exploring.

What happens now?

GIF Sundsvall is currently in 11th place in Superettan with 40 points, 11 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses from 30 games. The club also has a goal difference of 36 scored and 38 conceded. The next match is away against Norrby IF on July 20, 2026. Per Joar Hansen last coached a Swedish club when he took over Östersunds FK in September 2021. He left ÖFK after the club was relegated from Allsvenskan the same year.