Casper Ankergren was part of Graham Potter's coaching team at West Ham. The manager was shown the door from the Hammers in September and Ankergren went with him.
A goalkeeping coach, he now goes to work at Chelsea.
Potter returned to Sweden and took over the national team in March, facing play-offs to qualify for the World Cup. Ankergren did not rejoin them in that role, and has been out of work since his exit from West Ham.
He is now delighted to have agreed a move to Chelsea. The Potter connection has resurfaced, with Ben Roberts, who leads the Blues' goalkeeping coaching, having worked with both at Brighton.
It was Roberts who was behind the idea of getting Ankergren the Chelsea role, and Anker is pleased that his contacts have worked out.
Why has Chelsea got a job boost?
talking to denmark boldThe 46-year-old made it clear how happy he is to be back in the game.
The months without work since West Ham have clearly created frustration. Returning to a club of Chelsea's level is a big boost for the coach's career.
Bold quote from Ankergren saying: “It's been strange not being able to do what I love for the last five months, so when the opportunity came up at Chelsea, I had no doubt it was something I wanted to try.”
The contract with Chelsea lasts until the end of the season. It is almost certain that the coach will hope to stay for a long time, and now he will have to impress the decision makers at the London club.
Liam Rosenior took over in January and Chelsea are currently pushing to qualify for the Champions League. They are sixth in the table, three points behind fifth-placed Liverpool and six behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
