Kerala Blasters FC has announced that the contract of head coach Ivan Vukomanovic has been extended for another three years. Ivan will remain with the team until 2025. Since joining the Kerala Blasters, Ivan has had a transformative influence on the club’s style of play. In addition to leading the team to a third ISL final, he also set a number of important club records for the season.
The club went through several milestones in their first season as head coach Ivan. With an unbeaten run of 10 matches, for the first time in the history of the club, Kerala Blasters saw the top of the points table. Many Indian players improved their performance and youngsters made their debuts. It was also an exemplary season for the Kerala Blazers, scoring the most goals, the most points, the most wins and the fewest losses under Ivan in a single season.
‘I am happy to have signed a three-year contract with Ivan. He fit in smoothly with the team and is an integral part of the Blasters family. I think this is a major move for the club and we now have a strong foundation to continue our work consistently and achieve more goals. I would like to congratulate all Kerala Blasters fans on this extension, ”said Carolis Skinkis, Sporting Director, Blasters.
“Since our partnership began last year, I have felt the right energy and feeling around this beautiful club,” said head coach Ivan Vukomanovich, sharing his excitement about the contract extension. I was immediately impressed by the people leading the project, the fans and Kerala. Today we have the great opportunity to continue in the same direction, with more commitment and dedication. I am very satisfied and happy with the contract extension. “I hope we all have more motivation to get better in the coming seasons,” Ivan added.
“Everyone at the Kerala Blasters Football Club is excited to continue their association with Ivan’s team and wish him all the best in his future endeavors at the club,” Kerala Blasters FC said in a statement.
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