Former Swedish national team star, Olof Mellberg, is set to become the new head coach of St Louis City SC in Major League Soccer (MLS). Following an offer from the club, Mellberg is expected to travel to the United States this week to finalize and sign the contract.

After a period of consideration, Mellberg emerged as the preferred candidate over Brann's Eirik Horneland following discussions with the club's sporting management and board. St Louis City SC made their final decision on Friday, opting for Mellberg due to his impressive background as a player, commitment to playing attractive, offensive football, and successful coaching stints at BP and Helsingborgs IF.

The club was previously in discussions with both Mellberg and Horneland on personal terms before officially selecting the former as their new head coach. It is anticipated that Mellberg will bring along Andreas Engelmark, his former colleague at BP, pending approval from the club and Engelmark's consideration of other coaching opportunities.

Social media buzz surrounding the announcement has generated mixed reactions. Some express intrigue over Mellberg's limited management experience outside Sweden, while others await further insights from the Sporting Director. Additionally, discussions have highlighted Mellberg's ties to IF Brommapojkarna, a club renowned for their youth academy's success, despite their limited senior team achievements in professional football leagues.

St Louis City SC fans will be eager to witness Mellberg's coaching style as he transitions into a new chapter in his career, poised to lead the club in the upcoming MLS seasons. Stay tuned for further updates on Mellberg's journey in the MLS as he begins this exciting new chapter with St Louis City SC.