Southampton Appoints Will Still As New Manager Following Departure Of Ivan Juric

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Southampton have appointed Will Still as their new manager on a three-year contract. The 32-year-old had been anticipated to join St Mary's after announcing his departure from Ligue 1 club Lens last weekend. He takes over from Ivan Juric, who left following the team's relegation from the Premier League.

Still expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, "There is huge potential here and we have a great opportunity to do something special." He was impressed by the club's project and believes they can establish a strong identity and promising future together.

The new manager is eager to begin his work this summer. He aims to create a cohesive team that will make fans proud and ultimately return Southampton to the Premier League. Still's previous success at Lens saw him lead the team to an eighth-place finish in Ligue 1, winning 15 out of 34 matches, achieving a win rate of 44.12%.

Only three other coaches in Lens' history have achieved higher win percentages during the three-points-per-win era: Daniel Leclercq (48.68%), Franck Haise (47.97%), and Francois Brisson (46.15%). This record highlights Still's capability as a manager.

Still will be present at St Mary's on Sunday for Southampton's final Premier League match of the season against Arsenal. His presence marks the beginning of what he hopes will be a transformative period for the club as they aim to rebuild and regain their top-flight status.

The appointment of Will Still signals a new chapter for Southampton as they look to bounce back from relegation. With his proven track record and ambitious plans, there is optimism among fans and players alike about what lies ahead under his leadership.