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Will Still Named Southampton Manager Ahead of Final Game of the Season

The 32-year-old coach joins on a three-year deal, tasked with leading the club's return to the Premier League after relegation.

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Former Lens boss Will Still has been appointed as the new manager of Southampton
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Overview

  • Southampton officially announced Will Still as their new manager just an hour before their final match of the season against Arsenal.
  • Still, 32, left Ligue 1 club Lens to take on the role, citing a desire to be closer to his partner during her recovery from health issues.
  • The club had initially considered Danny Rohl but shifted focus to Still due to delays in Rohl's decision-making process.
  • Southampton's technical director, Johannes Spors, praised Still's clear philosophy, adaptability, and alignment with the club's culture.
  • Still expressed excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing his goal to build a strong identity and guide the team back to the Premier League.