Swansea City Manager Michael Laudrup

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Michael Laudrup speaks of Swansea City pride

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has spoken of his pride after seeing his side thrash Bradford 5-0 to win the Capital One Cup at Wembley.

Laudrup told Sky Sports 1: "I'm very proud of my team today. I think it was a great performance."

He also hailed the triumph as the best of his managerial career.

As a manager it's absolutely at the top, winning a trophy for the first time in 100 years.

The first trophy is always special, and now next year in Europe... it's a nice experience.

– Michael Laudrup

Laudrup in contract talks, according to agent

Michael Laudrup replaced Brendan Rodgers as Swansea Manager in June Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup will begin contract talks with the club's board in the coming days, according to his agent.

Laudrup's existing deal runs until the end of next season but Swans chairman Huw Jenkins confirmed last week he would like to extend the Dane's deal by 12 months.

Laudrup is happy in south Wales but recently stated his focus is on the present rather than the future and is in no rush to negotiate new terms.

Nevertheless, Laudrup's agent Bayram Tutumlu told Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet: "Yes, Swansea has a strong interest in extending Michael Laudrup's contract.

"In the coming days, we will meet with Swansea and discuss the possibility of an extension."

Laudrup is enjoying a good first season in charge of Swansea after replacing Brendan Rodgers in June.

The 48-year-old has led the Swans into the top half of the Barclays Premier League table and they are already just three points shy of the 40 widely regarded as the mark required to avoid relegation.

Laudrup has also guided Swansea to the Capital One Cup final at Wembley later this month, where they will face Bradford.

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Swansea City player Kristian O’Leary rejoins club in coaching role

Kristian O’Leary
Kristian O'Leary spent almost two decades at the club after joining as an apprentice in 1992 Credit: Stephen Pond/EMPICS Sport

Former Swansea City player Kristian O’Leary will return to the Liberty Stadium as a coach under new manager Michael Laudrup.

O'Leary spent almost two decades at the club after joining as an apprentice in 1992, making over 300 appearances for the Swans before leaving in February 2010.

He'll now take responsibility for helping develop the club's youngsters for first-team action.

O'Leary will also be in charge of the reserve team, which is likely to switch to an under-21 format.

He told the club's website he was 'honoured and excited' to be taking on the role.

He said: "Ironically it's 18 years to the day that I signed for the club as an apprentice. Now I'm joining as a coach. When I left the club two years ago I hoped and dreamed that this day would come. Everyone knows the feelings I have for this club... I will give everything to my new role."

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