We would like to inform you that it has been decided that Mr. Per-Mathias Hoegmo will be appointed as the first team coach from the 2024 season.

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[Name] Per-Mathias Per-Mathias Hoegmo
[Date of birth] Born December 1, 1959 (64 years old)
[Birthplace] Norway

[Teaching history]
1989 Gratangen IL (Norwegian 3rd division) player and manager
1990-1992 Tromsdalen UIL (Norwegian 3rd and 2nd division) Manager
1992 Tromsø IL (Norway 1st Division) Manager
1993-1994 Fossum IF (Norwegian 3rd division/2nd division) Manager
1993 Norway U19 National Team Manager
1994 Norway U15 National Team Manager
1995 Norway U16 National Team Manager
1996 Norway U17 National Team Manager
1995-1996 Moss FK (Norwegian 2nd division/1st division) Manager
1997-2000 Norway Women's National Team Manager
2000-2003 Norway U21 National Team Manager
2004 Tromsø IL (Norway 1st Division) Manager
2005-2006 Rosenborg BK (Norway 1st Division) Manager
2009-2012 Tromsø IL (Norway 1st Division) Manager
2013 Djurgården IF (Sweden 1st Division) Manager
2013-2016 Norway National Team Manager
2018 Fredrikstad (Norway 3rd Division) Manager
2021-2023 BK Hekken (Sweden 1st Division) Manager

[Director's comment]
“Dear REDS Family,
I am very excited to be taking on the role of manager of Urawa Red Diamonds.
I am proud to be a Norwegian and will be taking charge of this wonderful club. It is an honor and I am looking forward to embarking on a new journey together with the players, staff, and everyone at the club.
At Saitama Stadium, the energy I feel from the fans and supporters inspires me, and your unwavering support means everything to me.
A new and wonderful chapter awaits us.
Let's create a new history together.
We are REDS!
With love”

[Comment from Hisashi Tsuchida Sports Director]
``We believe this is the best option, considering the continuation of the direction that has been our top priority as a club and as a football headquarters, and the further growth of the team that has been developed by current coach Maciej (Scorja) and previous coach Ricardo (Rodriguez).'' I am very pleased to be able to introduce Mr. Mathias, our next manager, to our fans and supporters.
He has been a manager of both club and national teams in Northern Europe, and has a wealth of experience and has brought his teams numerous trophies. He has a reputation for aggressive football and player management, and the club highly valued this and decided to invite him.
After the FIFA Club World Cup, where I will be competing alongside Coach Maciej, I will work with new coach Matthias to prepare for the 2024 season.''