Chargers hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as new head coach

Jim Harbaugh is leaving the University of Michigan to accept the head coaching vacancy with the Los Angeles Chargers, it was reported on Wednesday.

Harbaugh, who won the CFB National Championship earlier this month, will make his return to the NFL after a nine-year stint with the Wolverines, having previously spent four seasons as the San Francisco’s head coach, which included taking the 49ers to the Super Bowl after the 2012 season.

The Chargers had been looking for a new coach and general manager after Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco were fired on 15 December, a day after a 63-21 loss against the Raiders. Telesco has since gone on to be hired by Las Vegas.

Harbaugh, who’s brother John leads the Baltimore Ravens, interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings two years ago and had discussions with the Broncos and Carolina Panthers last year. He had also been linked with the Chicago Bears.

But a move to LA was always destined to happen, given Harbaugh’s prior relationship with the Chargers and the Spanos family that owns the team. He played quarterback for the Bolts from 1999-2000.

More to follow.