English Premier League (EPL) side Southampton FC has announced the appointment of Nathan Jones as its new manager.
According to a press statement released by Southampton, the Welsh tactician has signed a long-term contract culminating in 2026.
The Saints also said that, the former Brighton player will be joined by First Team Coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan.
"Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce it has appointed Nathan Jones as its new Men’s First Team Manager.
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"The 49-year-old joins from Luton Town, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary’s, where he will also be joined by First Team Coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan," read a statement from the Saints.
Speaking after landing the job, Jones described Southampton as an amazing club.
“I’m really proud to be given this opportunity. I know a lot about the club from back in the days of The Dell, to coming here to St Mary’s, and it’s a wonderful football club.
“A lot of my family are Southampton fans, which doesn’t half help, and I feel really, really proud to be given the opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to getting started.
“Obviously, I wanted to manage in the Premier League, I’ve dreamt of that since I’ve become a coach or a manager, but this club in particular – because of how it’s run, because of the structure, because of how they look deeper than just results – really appeals to me,” he stated.
Nathan was named the championship manager of the year on April 24, 2022, after posting impressive results at Luton during the 2021/2022 season.
The 49-year-old almost guided the club to the Premier League. He helped Luton reach the play-offs semifinals where they were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Huddersfield.
He is expected to be in charge of Southampton’s incoming match against Liverpool on Saturday, November 12, at the Anfield Stadium.
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