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Southampton have appointed Ivan Jurić as their new manager on an 18-month contract.
The deal, which is subject to final work permit approval, means the Croat will succeed the ousted Russell Martin with saints at the bottom Premier League.
Juric, 49, who has worked in Italy for a long time, told Southampton’s official website: “I’m very pleased.
“I think it’s a really big challenge, but I’m very optimistic because I’ve seen a team that can do better.
“It’s important to connect with the fans right away. I want an aggressive team and I think the Southampton fans will like that.
“I want us to be more aggressive, to press a lot more and we have to change our mentality quickly because that’s my idea of football.”
Former Croatia midfielder Jurić began his managerial career at Mantua before moving on to Crotone, Genoa and Hellas Verona.
He led Turin up to three places in the middle of the table Series Abuilding a reputation for being in charge of solid defensive teams, before he left them at the end of last season.
I think it’s a really big challenge, but I’m very optimistic because I’ve seen a team that can do better
Ivan Jurić
Replaced Jurić Daniele De Rossi as Roma boss in mid-September but lasted less than two months in the Italian capital after managing just four wins in 12 games.
Southampton are nine points from safety ahead of their trip to Fulham on Sunday, having won just once in the Premier League this season.