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Watford eye Lech Poznan boss Niels Frederiksen, no compensation needed

5/20/2026

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Watford have linked with Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen as Ed Still’s successor because his contract runs until summer 2026, meaning no compensation is required.
He won back-to-back Ekstraklasa titles with Lech Poznan (56 % of 88 games).
Chairman Scott Duxbury said Watford aim to name a coach by week’s end, seeking a manager who knows the squad and can shape culture.

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Watford have linked with Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen as Ed Still’s successor because his contract runs until summer 2026, meaning no compensation is required.
He won back-to-back Ekstraklasa titles with Lech Poznan (56 % of 88 games).
Chairman Scott Duxbury said Watford aim to name a coach by week’s end, seeking a manager who knows the squad and can shape culture.