Ivan Juric has agreed to take over as Southampton’s new head coach, signing an 18-month contract with the club. The agreement includes a break clause that will be reviewed this summer. If Southampton successfully avoid relegation this season, the deal has the potential to be extended by an additional two years.
Juric, who was recently dismissed by Roma after a brief two-month stint, is now poised to lead the Saints in their bid to climb out of the Premier League’s danger zone. The 49-year-old Croatian has long been admired by Southampton, having previously been considered as a replacement for Ralph Hasenhuttl when the Austrian departed the club two years ago.
Southampton explored several other candidates before finalizing the deal with Juric. Among those considered were West Brom manager Carlos Corberan, former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand, and Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, who had also been linked with the role.
