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Southampton Appoint Ivan Juric As New Manager

December 22, 2024
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Southampton on Saturday appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract.

The former Roma and Torino boss replaces the sacked Russell Martin, with the south coast club at the bottom of the table and nine points from safety ahead of their match at Fulham on Sunday. Martin was dismissed after an embarrassing 5-0 loss at home to Tottenham last weekend.

Saints said Juric had a reputation for “helping his teams punch above their weight.” “I’m very pleased,” said the 49-year-old. “I think it’s a really big challenge, but I’m very optimistic because I saw a team that can do better.

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“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.”

The Southampton job marks Juric’s first managerial role outside Italy, with his deal said to include a summer break clause. Juric began his managerial career at Mantova in 2014 before moving on to manage Crotone, Genoa, and Hellas Verona.

Prior to joining Roma, he helped Torino to three mid-table finishes in Serie A, forging a reputation for being in charge of defensively solid teams.

Club sources say Juric was one of two options in the frame as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s replacement when Nathan Jones was appointed in November 2022.

In conclusion, Juric is unlikely to take charge of Sunday’s match at Fulham, meaning his first match in the Saints dugout is set to be at home to West Ham on 26 December.

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