Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club through the summer of 2028.
Key facts
- •Sergej Jakirovic’s new contract includes an option to extend his tenure through the 2028-29 season.
- •Jakirovic is the third manager to guide Hull City to the Premier League via the playoffs.
- •The club secured promotion after defeating Middlesbrough in the playoff final at Wembley.
- •Hull City has recorded wins against Manchester United and Coventry City in the current Premier League season.
- •Jakirovic stated that he feels the support of the club and fans and considers Hull his home.
English Premier League club Hull City announced on Friday that head coach Sergej Jakirovic has signed a new two-year contract. The deal keeps the 49-year-old at MKM Stadium until the summer of 2028, with an option to extend the agreement through the end of the 2028-29 season.
By the numbers
Promotion and Performance
Jakirovic was appointed in June 2025 and led Hull City to promotion to the Premier League during his first season. The team secured a playoff spot on the final day of the regular season with a 2-1 win over Norwich City, averaging 1.58 points per game under his leadership. During the promotion run, the club defeated Millwall in the semifinals and Middlesbrough in the playoff final at Wembley, recording three consecutive clean sheets.
Premier League Start
Hull City has begun its first Premier League campaign since the 2016-17 season with two victories. The team defeated Manchester United 2-0 at home and followed that with a 1-0 win against Coventry City on matchday two. Hull City Chairman Acun Ilicali praised Jakirovic as the "perfect coach" for the club's vision.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
