Saints confirm new manager

Southampton FC have announced the appointment of Ronald Koeman as their new manager.

We’re delighted to confirm that Ronald Koeman is our new First Team Manager. Welcome to #SaintsFC, @Koeman1963! pic.twitter.com/OL4yKV3SCj

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) June 16, 2014

Former Dutch footballer Koeman has signed a three-year contract and will be joined at the club by his brother, Erwin, who will be the new assistant manager.

Koeman comes to the Saints from Dutch club Feyenoord, where he has been manager since 2011.

He had announced in February this year that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

He has also tweeted to confirm his new role and say how much he is looking forward to his new role.

Just signed at the great English club @southamptonFC. Very much looking forward to the new season at the #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/K2XlLlstFk

— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) June 16, 2014

Southampton have played in the Premier League for the last two season and most recently had their highest ever league placing - finishing eighth under Mauricio Pochettino.

Argentinian Pochettino left the Saints in May to join Tottenham Hotspur as first team manager.