By Daily Sports on June 24, 2017
Southampton have appointed Mauricio Pellegrino as their new manager.
The 45-year-old Argentine replaces Claude Puel, who was sacked earlier this month after one season in charge.
Pellegrino stood down as Alaves manager in late May, after losing the Spanish Cup final to Barcelona and finishing ninth in La Liga with a club that had been promoted the season before.
"My philosophy and the culture of the club will work well," said Pellegrino, who has signed a three-year deal.
"I want to win matches, be successful and develop a team spirit where everyone gives 100% and supports each other.
"I am excited and passionate about what the future holds."
Southampton vice-chairman Les Reed said former Liverpool defender Pellegrino "impressed us with his depth of knowledge, motivation and ability", adding he "quickly became our first choice".
"While he had other options, we are delighted he feels that St Mary's is the right place for him," he added.
Saints finished eighth in the Premier League last season, losing 16 games, and also reached the EFL Cup final, their first major final since 2003.
*Photo shows Mauricio Pellegrino.
Source Daily Sports
Posted June 24, 2017
You may also like...
Messi Denies Inter Miami Claims
Hassan eyes title with Kano Pillars
Cash-strapped NBBF withdraws D’Tigers from AfroBasket qualifiers
Real Win Cuts Gap To Leaders Atletico
NPFL: Remo, Rangers back to winning ways
Hamilton On Pole As Mercedes Sweep Spanish GP...
Latest News
Nigerians slam Eagles’ reliance on Osimhen
2026 W’Cup miss, moment of profound sadness – NFF
Finidi charges Rivers players to score more
NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss
Osimhen big miss for Nigeria – DR Congo’s Sadiki
WCQ: Chelle claims DR Congo official used voodoo during penalty shootout
Anyanacho wins bronze at Islamic Game
FirstBank secures partnerships for Lagos Open
Nigeria wins best country crown at World Scrabble Champs
Our best wasn’t enough, Nwabali laments DR Congo defeat
'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super
We can’t celebrate yet – Chelle
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,346 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,573 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,512 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,137 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,131 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,049 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (51,895 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,477 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,598 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,173 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,558 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,039 views)
Nigerians slam Eagles’ reliance on Osimhen
2026 W’Cup miss, moment of profound sadness – NFF
Finidi charges Rivers players to score more
NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss
Osimhen big miss for Nigeria – DR Congo’s Sadiki
WCQ: Chelle claims DR Congo official used voodoo during penalty shootout
Anyanacho wins bronze at Islamic Game
FirstBank secures partnerships for Lagos Open
Nigeria wins best country crown at World Scrabble Champs
Our best wasn’t enough, Nwabali laments DR Congo defeat
'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super
We can’t celebrate yet – Chelle
Most Read
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,346 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,573 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,512 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,137 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,131 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,049 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (51,895 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,477 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,598 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,173 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,558 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,039 views)