Southampton to Appoint Ivan Juric as New Manager Following Russell Martin's Dismissal

The Premier League's bottom club looks to the former Roma and Torino coach to tackle its struggles after a dismal start to the season.

Ivan Juric, a 49-year-old Croatian manager, is set to replace Russell Martin, who was dismissed after Southampton's 5-0 loss to Tottenham and a six-match winless streak.
Juric's contract is expected to span 18 months with options for both a break clause and an extension, reflecting the club's long-term planning beyond immediate survival in the Premier League.
Southampton currently sits at the bottom of the Premier League table with just five points from 16 games and faces significant challenges both offensively and defensively.
Juric, who was previously sacked by AS Roma after 12 games in November, brings a reputation for intensity and organization from his tenure at Torino but has no prior coaching experience in England.
The club's ownership group, Sport Republic, reportedly favored Juric due to his availability and prior consideration for the role, avoiding compensation fees tied to other candidates.