Ralph Hasenhuttl: Southampton manager signs new contract to extend St Mary’s stay until 2024

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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club, it has been announced. The 52-year-old former RB Leipzig manager succeeded Mark Hughes in the St Mary’s dugout in December 2018 having impressed during his time in Germany. Hasenhuttl has established himself as a popular figure on the south coast and he impressively steered the ship back on course after the record-breaking 9-0 home loss to Leicester last October. Getty Images – Getty It was a tough start to the season for Hasenhuttl and Southampton, but Saints look set to secure Premier League survival when the campaign resumes Danny Ings gives an insights into Southampton training with social distancing in place The Austrian – who represented his country eight times during his playing days – has agreed a new deal keeping him with Southampton 2024, Saints confirmed on Tuesday morning. A club statement read: “Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce that Ralph Hasenhuttl has signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s. “The deal sees Hasenhuttl and the club further strengthen their commitment to each other, and to the long-term vision that has been developed for the first team and the wider football project. “Alongside Ralph, Richard Kitzbichler has also extended his contract as First Team Assistant Coach, and will continue to work alongside the existing first team staff of Craig Fleming, Dave Watson, Kelvin Davis, Andrew Sparkes and Alek Gross.” #SaintsFC is delighted to announce that Ralph Hasenhüttl has signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s! 😇 — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) June 2, 2020 Hasenhuttl said: “This, for me, was a simple decision. Simple because of the relationship that I have built with the club, the players and the fans, and also because of the relationship they have built with me too. “I said when I arrived at the club that we were at the beginning of a long journey, and also a journey that would bring emotion and hopefully enjoyment. We have already had some moments where we could celebrate together, and some that have been emotional and also challenging. “The way we have handled this together as a group of people has been incredible for me, and I believe we now have strong foundations here that can allow us to take the next steps in our progress as a team. “For me, this is an important step in the journey. My players, our staff, and of course the supporters must understand my commitment to this club and to what we are trying to build together. latest goss Man Utd news live: Shock Sterling talk, Leipzig boss expects Werner exit latest F1 calendar has two British GPs, Liverpool could win title at Anfield, Serie A back coming back Serie A to return in same week as Premier League and EFL with fixtures released MOVE Charlton contract rebel Lyle Taylor tipped to join Rangers or Celtic in free transfer no deal Every PL player out of contract this summer: Chelsea and Liverpool stars included anger McCoist: I’d be livid if I managed Lyle Taylor, he must honour his Charlton contract no go When will fans be allowed in stadiums? Supporters face year away but UEFA offer hope gossip Luiz will be offered new contract, but no Aubameyang talks as Chelsea eye move update Lucas Torreira injury update: Will Arsenal midfielder be fit again to face Man City? news Aymeric Laporte injury update: Will Man City star be fit to face Arsenal on June 17? “We value the same philosophies, and this is a big part of why I want to stay here, and I hope we can share in some very successful moments moving forward.” Southampton were 14th in the Premier League when football was suspended due to coronavirus in March, and they’ll hope to move further clear of the relegation zone upon the resumption of England’s top-flight later this month. Hasenhuttl’s men have a seven-point cushion above the bottom three with nine matches remaining.,
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