V.Zajecas became the coach of "Portsmouth" © EuroFootball.com

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oday (Tuesday) it was officially confirmed that temporary manager, Croatian Velimir Zajec, will remain as the new coach. The 48-year-old specialist took over the coaching duties on November 24th, replacing the resigning Harry Redknapp, who currently coaches

Unofficially, it is said that the appointment of V. Zajec as the club's sports director may have triggered the resignation of H. Redknapp, who successfully led the team. However, the coach himself denied these rumors.

Gordan Strachan recently rejected an offer to become the coach of "Portsmouth." The former "Southampton" coach stated that it was not appropriate for him to coach a team that was a fierce rival of "Southampton" in the Premier League.

V. Zajec signed a three-year contract. Under his leadership, the team managed to earn eight points in five rounds of the Premier League and currently occupies twelfth place.