The Dane, who starred for the likes of Barcelona and Juventus in his playing days, began his managerial career with Brondby in 2002, subsequently overseeing a Danish Superliga win and two Danish Cup successes.

After mixed spells elsewhere in Europe, Laudrup agreed to join Swansea prior to the 2012-13 campaign, and went on to lead them to ninth place in the Premier League and victory in the League Cup.
And, despite having proven himself in both disciplines, the 48-year-old has admitted life in the dugout can be more lonely than playing.
"It is much more difficult to be a manager than a player," he said. "The two jobs are obviously completely different. As a footballer you are one of 25. As a manager you are on your own.

"You do have the group to work with, but in the end, you are alone. You have to take the decisions and be responsible for everything."

Laudrup went on to concede that the Welsh club are unlikely to surpass last year's achievements given their limited budget.

"Unless we find a couple of hundred million pounds I think last season we achieved nearly the maximum we can in terms of the table," he continued.
"There are always things you can improve but there are not many higher positions we can look at. Even consolidating is going to be very difficult.
"Some of the teams below us this season will invest heavily; West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa. They are huge clubs who want to take the place where we are right now."