ATLANTA — Atlanta United announced on Friday that it has hired Ronny Deila as its next head coach.
Deila, who brings 17 years of coaching experience, will be under contract through the 2027 season. Deila previously coached in Major League Soccer with New York City FC and won the 2021 MLS Cup.
“I want to thank Arthur M. Blank and Garth Lagerwey for this opportunity and couldn’t be more excited to join Atlanta United,” Deila said. “This is a club with great ownership, excellent facilities and the ambition to succeed and continue to drive the league forward. I’m happy to return to MLS, a competitive league that I enjoy, and I’m eager to arrive and get to work with our group of players.”
Atlanta United is expected to discuss Deila’s hire later this afternoon.
Channel 2′s Alison Mastrangelo will have more on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
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