Hull City appoint Sergej Jakirovic new head coach

Hull City have appointed Sergej Jakirovic as their new head coach on a two-year contract with an option for a further year, replacing Ruben Selles who was sacked after the team narrowly avoided relegation. Jakirovic, a 48-year-old Bosnian, joins from Turkish Super Lig side Kayserispor, where he successfully guided the team from the relegation zone to a mid-table finish. His arrival was delayed due to the Turkish season's late finish, work permit issues, and compensation negotiations, which Hull City resolved by paying a significant package to Kayserispor. Jakirovic brings with him a new coaching team, including Marko Salatovic, Marin Ivancic, and Andjelo Roguljic, while retaining club legend Andy Dawson and goalkeeping coach Erbil Bozkurt. He has a strong managerial record, having won league titles in Bosnia and Croatia and led Dinamo Zagreb to a league and cup double in 2024, although his tenure there ended following a heavy Champions League defeat. Hull City's owner, Acun Ilicali, expects Jakirovic to rebuild the squad and push the team towards a top-half or playoff position in the Championship.