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Will Still Appointed Southampton Manager on Three-Year Deal

The former Lens and Reims coach takes on his first UK managerial role, tasked with rebuilding a relegated Southampton side.

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Overview

  • Will Still, 32, has signed a three-year contract to become Southampton's new head coach, marking his first managerial position in the UK.
  • Still left Ligue 1 club RC Lens on May 18, citing personal reasons, including a desire to return to England to support his partner, Emma Saunders, during her health recovery.
  • Southampton finalized terms for Still and his backroom staff, with the coach set to take charge immediately and attend the club's match against Arsenal this weekend.
  • The club endured a record-early relegation from the Premier League this season after securing only two wins, leaving Still with the challenge of rebuilding team confidence and performance.
  • Southampton had considered other candidates, including Danny Röhl, before confirming Still's appointment as the permanent replacement for Ivan Jurić.