In breaking news, Fulham has parted ways with their former manager Slavisa Jokanovic and brought in Claudio Ranieri to take over as the new manager of the team. Ranieri, an Italian manager, famously led Leicester City to a Premier League title in 2016 and has also managed top clubs like Chelsea. Now, he is stepping in to coach the struggling team in an attempt to steer them clear of relegation.
Jokanovic was removed from his managerial role after failing to secure crucial points for the team in their first 12 matches of the season, resulting in Fulham only accumulating 5 points thus far. The Fulham management has confirmed that Ranieri has signed a multi-year contract with the club. The team’s owner, Shahid Khan, expressed confidence in Ranieri’s abilities, describing him as a low-risk and well-equipped choice for the Premier League.
Claudio Ranieri, a former manager of top clubs like Juventus, Valencia, Roma, and Monaco, was named the Best FIFA Men’s Coach in 2016 for leading Leicester City to their historic league title victory. Recently, he returned to the UK to pay his respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the late former owner of Leicester City who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash near the club’s stadium on October 27, 2018.
In a statement, Ranieri expressed his honor in accepting Mr. Khan’s invitation and his excitement to lead Fulham. He emphasized that Fulham’s goal is not just to survive in the Premier League but to also compete successfully against strong opponents. Ranieri believes in the team’s potential to play quality football and is committed to guiding them to success.
