Southampton FC have found their new boss. Claude Puel will be the man to replace Ronald Koeman, who left to replace Roberto Martinez at Everton. Thus we take on another spin on the coaching carousel as the Saints found their new manager in Ligue 1. Claude Puel will begin his regime on July 1st when the team opens training camp.
The club made an official announcement Thursday, with a statement from Executive Director of Football Les Reed reading:
“The process to appoint a new First Team Manager has been diligent and meticulous. In order to ensure we appointed a manager who would meet our needs as a club, feedback from the dressing room, as well as taking account of our culture, vision and values, was critical in drawing up our criteria for the appointment.”
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