Sergej Jakirovic confirms plans to sign new Hull City contract

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Sergej Jakirovic confirms plans to sign new Hull City contract

Summary

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic confirmed on September 4, 2026, that he will sign a new contract with the club soon. The head coach described the decision as easy to make, though he clarified that the paperwork is not yet finalized. Current terms for the Croatian manager are set to expire in 2027, with the club holding an option for an additional year. Jakirovic also addressed the state of his squad following the arrival of 18 new players during the summer transfer window. He noted that the increased competition for starting spots is a positive development for his tactical flexibility. The manager intends to utilize the squad's depth to manage player fitness and injuries throughout the upcoming season.

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•Sergej Jakirovic confirmed he will sign a new contract with Hull City soon.
•The current deal for the Hull City manager expires in 2027.
•Hull City added 18 new players to the squad this summer.
•Jakirovic stated there are at least two players for every position.

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Hull City boss, Sergej Jakirovic, revealed that he will be signing a new deal with the club very soon.Jakirovic’s current deal expires in 2027, although Hull do have an option to extend it for anoth...
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