Southampton appoint Ivan Juric as manager on 18-month contract

Former Roma and Torino manager heads to St Mary’s
Manager awaiting work permit before taking reins

Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Ivan Juric as manager on an 18-month contract. The Croatian, who was sacked by Roma last month, joins with the club bottom of the Premier League, having parted company with Russell Martin last Sunday.

Juric is awaiting final work permit approval so Simon Rusk may take charge of Southampton’s game at Fulham on Sunday.

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