– I want to thank Alexander for a great effort as a coach at Brann. “This is a great opportunity for her, and a compliment to us as a club that one of the biggest clubs in the world has shown an interest in our coach,” said Olli Harder, sport manager for SK Brann Women.

Straus even coached the Brann team cup match against Arna-Bjørnar at the Stadium, Wednesday 15 June at 19.00 Then the women’s team took a vacation, and the next game at Toppserien was only in early August.

“Throughout the holidays, we will work to find a new head coach, and we will use the time necessary to find the best solution,” Harder said.

Straus coached Sandviken, now Brann, to his first league gold in 2021. From 2022, the club merged with Brann. Straus also coached Sandviken at Toppserien in 2018, and she has coached the national team for the women’s national team by age. In addition, he has coaching jobs at Nest-Sotra and Strømsgodset.

– I want to thank Brann and old Sandviken Toppfotball for a fantastic time. “Now I have an opportunity I couldn’t turn down, and I wish Brann all the best with the rest of the season and Champions League qualification this fall,” said Alexander Straus.

Inquiries from the media should be directed to the sports manager for SK Brann Kvinner, Olli Harder +44 7768 897424. He is available by phone from 12.00-14.00.

Alexander Straus is available to meet the media at the Stadium at 13.30. Media reports to Thomas Brakstad at 93018811 if you want to come to the Stadium.