West Bromwich Albion are delighted to confirm the appointment of Eric Ramsay as men’s first team Head Coach.
The 34-year-old arrives from Major League Soccer side Minnesota United, where he achieved the club’s highest points total and a fourth-place Western Conference finish in the 2025 season, before reaching the conference semi-finals of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Ramsay, who established his excellent reputation as a coach with Chelsea, Manchester United and the Wales national team, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at The Hawthorns and will start on Monday.
The Shrewsbury-born boss is the youngest British coach to achieve the UEFA Pro Licence and became the youngest permanent head coach in MLS history when he was appointed by Minnesota in February 2024. He oversaw 81 games in the States, claiming 34 wins and 21 draws.
Ramsay will be assisted by his right-hand man at Minnesota, Dennis Lawrence, who has extensive playing and coaching experience in England, having worked as first team coach alongside Roberto Martinez at Wigan Athletic and Everton, before joining Mark Robins as first team coach at Coventry City.
