Vålerenga Fotball appoints Knut Rønningene as new head coach Knut Rønningene (39) has been appointed as the new head coach for Vålerenga Fotball. He joins directly from his role as assistant coach at Sarpsborg 08, where he worked alongside Johannes Moesgaard. Rønningene previously served as head coach for Odd and coached youth national teams. He takes up the position immediately and will attend his first training session on Friday. - Getting the opportunity to work at a club like Vålerenga is something all Norwegian coaches and players dream of. When the offer came, it excited me from the first second. I look forward to getting started with Johs and the rest of the team, says Knut Rønningene. ## Why did Vålerenga choose Rønningene? Vålerenga’s head coach, Johannes Moesgaard, is looking forward to working with Rønningene. - Knut brings a profile that fits the club perfectly in terms of the culture we want to build. Hardworking, energetic, ambitious, and with experience from various roles in football that will give us even more expertise in the team. Knut has gained this experience, among other things, as head coach of Odd, coach of youth national teams, and most recently as assistant coach at Sarpsborg 08, says Moesgaard. Rønningene has broad experience in Norwegian football, and his addition to the club is expected to strengthen Vålerenga’s technical staff. ## What happens next? Rønningene joins Vålerenga immediately and will participate in his first training session on Friday. He will work alongside Moesgaard and the rest of the first team. Vålerenga Fotball is looking forward to seeing what Rønningene can bring to the team, and the club hopes that his experience and energetic approach will have a positive impact on the squad.