Askou is new Motherwell manager

Motherwell have appointed Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager.

The 42-year-old Dane was most recently assistant manager at FC Copenhagen and has had spells in charge in his homeland, Sweden and the Faroe Islands.

"Having spoken extensively with members of the club board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align," said Askou.

"We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting."

With the move subject to the approval of a work permit, Motherwell say they hope Askou can begin next week.

He replaces Michael Wimmer, who left Fir Park in late May to join German third-tier side Jahn Regensburg.