Southampton Announce Appointment Of Ivan Juric As New Manager

Southampton have appointed Ivan Juric as the club's new manager on an 18-month contract.

Dec 21, 2024 - 21:58
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Southampton Announce Appointment Of Ivan Juric As New Manager

Juric replaces Russel Martin, who was sacked last week after a 5-0 thumping at home by Tottenham Hotspurs.

Southampton are bottom of the Premier League with five points and just one win all season.

Juric, who counts Torino, Genoa and Hellas Verona among his former clubs, was sacked by AS Roma just last month after 12 games in charge.

“Despite the club’s current position in the Premier League, we remain focused on fighting for survival this season and believe this appointment will provide us with the grit and determination needed to improve results on the pitch,” read a club statement.

“Juric, a former Croatia international as a player, arrives at Saints on an 18-month contract with a reputation for helping his teams punch above their weight.

“The 49-year-old’s coaching career to date has been spent in Italy, most recently with European giants Roma, but with notable success across spells in charge of Mantova, Crotone, Genoa, Hellas Verona and Torino.”

Juric added: “I’m very pleased. I think it’s a really big challenge but I’m very optimistic because I saw a team that can do better.

“It’s important to immediately be connected with the fans. I want an aggressive team and I think that fans of Southampton will like that.”

Southampton travel to Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.