BPL: Swansea appoint Michael Laudrup

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Swansea have confirmed the appointment of former Denmark international Michael Laudrup as their new manager.

Laudrup replaces Brendan Rodgers who joined Liverpool earlier this month.

The former Brondby, Getafe, Spartak Moscow and Real Mallorca boss has penned a two-year-deal with the Welsh club.

Laudrup, 47, won five Spanish league titles with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the early 1990s and was one of the players of his generation, but has yet to replicate that success as a manager.

However, former team-mate Jan Molby believes Laudrup believes an opportunity at the Liberty Stadium could be the opening he has been looking for.

"If you look at his CV, he did very well with Brondby with a young group of players, got them playing the right way," the former Liverpool midfielder said.

"This is the opportunity now, he has to make a mark as a manager."