Lukas Jutkiewicz: Birmingham City appoint ex-striker as lead positional scout

“Now that my playing career has come to a close, I’m excited to begin a new chapter,” Jutkiewicz said., external

“I look forward to applying the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over my 20-year playing career in a different capacity, and I will bring the same commitment and passion to this new role as I did on the pitch.”

Birmingham director of football Craig Gardner said part of the appeal of appointing Jutkiewicz was he “knows the DNA of the club” and is sure he “will form a key role in enhancing our attacking player acquisition”.

Gardner added: “It will be a great environment for Lukas to both add significant value based on his experiences and learn from an outstanding team.”