Southampton is bringing in Croatian coach Ivan Jurić as their new head coach after parting ways with Russell Martin.
The decision comes in the wake of a poor run of performances, capped by a heavy 5-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur that left the Saints rooted at the bottom of the Premier League table.
The news was first reported by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Jurić, who once managed Nigerian defender Ola Aina at Torino FC, is expected to sign a deal that runs until June 2026, with an option for two more years.
The Croatian manager has already arrived in England to finalize the paperwork.
🔴⚪️ Ivan Jurić, in England today in order to sign his contract valid until June 2026 as new Southampton head coach.
Jurić will also have a two-year option included into his contract at Saints FC. pic.twitter.com/J5JJNlnT4V
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 20, 2024
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