BREAKING NEWS: Russell Martin Saint summer exit amid new EPL rules.

Nathan Jones, who took over as manager from Ralph Hasenhuttl in November,

just before the league interrupted for the World Cup in Qatar, was fired by Saints.

Selles takes over for Jones.The thrilling 1-0 victory Southampton had over Chelsea

at Stamford Bridge on Saturday marked the Spaniard’s debut in the Premier League and increased their chances of surviving.

Though they are still three points from safety, they are still at the bottom of the Premier League.

Selles has managed Valencia’s U18 team and worked as an assistant manager in Russia,

Azerbaijan, Greece, and Denmark. He is in possession of a UEFA Pro Licence.

After being fired by the West Yorkshire team earlier this month, Jesse Marsch,

the former head coach of Leeds, appeared to be Southampton’s next permanent manager;

however, a contract to recruit the American fell through.Analysis: The reasons Selles is not just a stopgap
Selles is taking on his first senior managerial position,

although he has established himself as a “fantastic football mind

” and a “second to none” coach, earning his opportunity at Southampton.

“I feel at ease. I believe I have prepared myself to be here with you today because I’m an honest person and I make an effort to be extremely clear with what we do,” he said.

“I am really happy of the learning path I have taken,

having played football at every level not just in England but throughout the world.

I’ve coached hours and have a ton of personal experience. It seems like a natural fit for me.

“I believe I’m as capable of managing as anyone, and I want to be the manager,

as I was asked to do three or four months ago. However, that’s not my choice.”

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