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Burnley confirm the appointment of Belgian coach Nicky Hayen as new boss
The Belgian coach arrives from KRC Genk after Burnley’s 71-day search, with a three-year contract and a return-to-Premier-League mandate.
- On Friday, Burnley Football Club appointed Belgian coach Nicky Hayen on a three-year contract at Turf Moor, ending their search for a permanent successor to Scott Parker.
- The Championship club completed the appointment after a 71-day search following Parker's departure by mutual consent at the end of April.
- Hayen arrives from KRC Genk with a decorated record, having won the 2023/24 Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge and earned 2024 Belgian Coach of the Year honors.
- While Hayen joins the squad for their United States pre-season tour, interim boss Mike Jackson will lead tonight's match against FC Cincinnati.
- The 45-year-old is tasked with leading Burnley back to the Premier League, matching the achievement of previous managers Vincent Kompany and Parker.
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KRC Genk has parted ways with Nicky Hayen. The coach is moving to Burnley, so they need to look for a new manager in Genk. That could well be an old acquaintance from the Jupiler Pro League, as Jess Thorup is on the shortlist.
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