Saints turn to Mauricio Pellegrino

Mauricio Pellegrino has been appointed as the new Southampton manager on a three-year deal.

Despite guiding the Saints to eighth in the Premier League and the EFL Cup final in his first season, frustrations behind the scenes and in the stands led to Claude Puel’s sacking last week.

Southampton have acted quickly to name his successor, with former Alaves boss Pellegrino penning a contract at St Mary’s.