Carlos Vicens will succeed Frank Wormuth as head coach of Heracles Almelo this summer. The Spanish coach comes over from Manchester City where he is currently assistant coach. Vicens signs a contract in Almelo until mid-2024.
“We are pleased to present Carlos as the new head coach. With Carlos we are bringing in a trainer who stands for attacking and well-groomed football from a clear organization”, responds technical director Tim Gilissen.
Carlos Vicens is currently assistant manager of Manchester City where he has been working since 2017. The 39-year-old coach went through the youth academy of Real Mallorca as a player and started his coaching career at a young age. At the age of 27, Vicens started his career as a head coach in his native Spain where he has trained several clubs. In 2017 he made the switch to Manchester City. In England, Vicens worked at the Academy for four years and became champion with Manchester City U18. From July 2021, Vicens will be assistant coach of the first selection.
“In the many conversations we got to know Carlos as a passionate and ambitious trainer. We have tested his ideas about playing style, team development, intensity and developing individual players against our vision and this is a good match. Ultimately, we think we have a head coach in Carlos who fits well with our club and who pursues the same ambitions: playing attractive football, developing players and competing for places six to ten in the Eredivisie,” said Tim Gilissen.
Because Heracles Almelo and Manchester City are in an important phase of the season, Vicens will be officially presented in Almelo after the current season.
