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Hull City Hand 'Perfect' Coach Sergej Jakirovic New Contract
Jakirovic won promotion in his first season and opened the new campaign with consecutive Premier League victories, prompting a longer deal.
- Hull City has signed Sergej Jakirovic to a new two-year contract, securing his future at the club until summer 2028 with an option for the Tigers to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
- Initially hired last summer to keep City in the Championship, The Bosnian manager overcame early struggles to guide the club to Premier League promotion, securing the top-flight spot with a victory at Wembley.
- Jakirovic currently has City sitting third in the Premier League table after beating Manchester United and Coventry City, having integrated 18 new signings slowly into the squad.
- Hull City chairman Acun Ilicali, who holidayed with the coach this summer, called the appointment 'perfect' and praised their 'special relationship' and the manager's high quality.
- Reflecting on his arrival in East Yorkshire, Jakirovic said, "Hull feels like my home and I'm excited for this journey to continue," emphasizing fan support since he arrived.
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Hull City have signed a new two-year contract with manager Jakirovic.
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Hull City, the team owned by Acun Ilıcalı, which started the English Premier League with two wins out of two, has extended the contract of their manager Sergej Jakirovic.
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