Southampton confirm Ralph Hasenhuttl is their new manager

Southampton confirm Ralph Hasenhuttl is their new manager
Southampton have confirmed Ralph Hasenhuttl is their new manager.The 51-year-old has replaced Mark Hughes, whose last game in charge was the 2-2 draw with Manchester United.Southampton say Hasenhuttl has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the club and will take over on 6 December.In addition, the Premier League club say he will be supported by existing First Team Assistant Coach Kelvin Davis, Head of Goalkeeping Dave Watson and Head of Sports Science Alek Gross.Most recently, he led RB Leipzig to the Europa League quarter-finals, having finished runners-up in the Bundesliga in his first season in charge.1

Hasenhuttl was most recently in charge of RB Leipzig in Germany and now will try and keep Southampton in the Premier League

Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger said the appointment offers a fresh start for the club.Ralph emerged as our ideal candidate. As a coach, he embodies the passion, structure, communication skill set, work ethic and appetite for growth that we strive for in our Southampton Way,” he told the club’s website.“The quick, smooth and seamless negotiation process underlines the character of the person that he is.We have been aware of Ralph since his days at FC Ingolstadt, where he showed the qualities that we believe we need at the club. He has since gone on to develop those attributes with a track-record of success in the Bundesliga and with a progressive and ambitious club in RB Leipzig.As soon as we met, Ralphs enthusiasm for football was contagious and his hunger to take on a new and challenging job in the Premier League was evident. In our discussions, he very quickly aligned himself with the values and the vision of the club.Southampton Football Clubs past success was built on a clear identity. The foundation of this identity was a focus on developing players, whether from within our academy or after joining from other clubs. Ralphs ability to teach the game and to develop talent is evident in his past and is a centrepiece of why he is the perfect choice to be the new Saints manager. Speaking about his team’s style of play in May,Hasenhuttl said: I think no matter where I’ve worked, the stadiums have always been full as a result of how we played.“Its successful, attractive and represents a particular way of life, and that’s down to our philosophy. There’s a saying: Either you give the people what they want to see or one of you looks for a new stadium. I agree with that 100 per cent.

---

Paul Scholes' son has told Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt not to join Manchester United - because they're 'w*** and have a team full of bell****'. The 19-year-old is being chased by a host of Europe's top clubs, including United, Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Paul Scholes's son warns Matthijs de Ligt not to join

---

Man City news and transfers RECAP Gabriel Jesus impresses for Brazil and latest injury news. Gabriel Jesus scored twice for Brazil last night, while Manchester City welcomed back a number of
sharpeze.com

---

John Stones. Jamie Carragher slams John Stones for "stupid" errors in England's defeat by Holland. irishmirror.ie - Irishmirror.ie. Jamie Carragher launched an impassioned defence of 'playing it out from the back', slamming John Stones for his "stupid" mistakes.
~ Netherlands 3-1 England: Dutch fans sing 'Always Look On

---

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman says his old club should not play Petr Cech in the Europa League final. The 37-year-old is retiring at the end of the season, meaning the final against his
David Seaman believes Arsenal should drop Petr Cech for the

---

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho conceded his club can no longer win the Premier League title after Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Liverpool , but a top-four finish is possible despite the 11
Manchester United almost need a miracle to finish in top four

---

Predicted Southampton XI to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League Southampton currently find themselves in a troublesome 15th place with just 22 points on board. They are up against a 14th
Manchester United team news: Predicted XI vs. Southampton

---

Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial are doubts for Manchester United as they prepare to host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has
Manchester United line up vs Bournemouth includes Alexis

---

Arsenal 'ready to rival' Liverpool in January move for Barcelona outcast Ousmane Dembele ARSENAL are in the mix for troubled Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele, according to reports from Spain.
Transfer news live: Arsenal eye Barcelona star, Spurs battle

---

The Reds may have suffered a potentially fatal blow to their European ambitions but are still firmly in the mix for domestic honours at St James' Park Newcastle vs Liverpool: TV channel, live
Newcastle vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream, squad news

---

Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic has admitted his desire to play in England or Spain, while also indicating that he would consider a move to Bayern Munich. Perisic, 29, starred for Croatia at the
Manchester United transfer news: Barcelona to move for Inter

---

Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday. Ribery, 36, has made over 400 appearances and won 21 major honours with Bayern
Ribery to leave Bayern on free at end of season - global.espn.com
global.espn.com/football/soccer-transfers/story/3843496/bayern-munich-announce-ribery-will-leave-on-a-free-at-end-of-season
Ribery can still add two more pieces of silverware this season, with Bayern on the brink of the Bundesliga title after beating Hannover 3-1 on Saturday, while they face RB Leipzig in the final of the DFB Pokal later this month. "I don't have a concrete plan for next season yet," Ribery added. "I'm not sure where I can go to play football.
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich! - Bavarian

---

A moment of quick-thinking and 'pure intelligence' from Trent Alexander-Arnold has helped Liverpool pull off one of the Champions League's greatest comebacks on a magical night at Anfield. After a
Steven Gerrard and Liverpool's 'Red Cafu' Jon Flanagan meet

---

Transfer news LIVE updates: Keita to Liverpool; Man Utd want Neymar; Chelsea, Real Madrid TRANSFER NEWS is coming thick and fast and Express Sport bring you the latest gossip from around the globe.
Liverpool News: Real Madrid 'considered' incredible Naby

---