Some Southampton fans have reacted positively to recent reports sharing that manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has agreed “in principle” to sign a contract extension with the club.
This alleged news originated from The Sun, which reported that the Austrian coach has agreed in principle to sign a new three-year contract at St. Mary’s. Some Saints fans caught wind of these reports on social media and responded with elation to the prospect of Hasenhuttl committing his future to the club.
Read the positive reactions of some Saints fans to these recent reports in the tweets below.
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Ralph Hasenhuttl has reportedly agreed ‘in principle’ to sign new three-year contract.
[Source: @TomBarclay_] #Saintsfc pic.twitter.com/VcNxdzF4Mh
— SaintsNews&Views (@SaintsfcViews) April 13, 2020
That’s great news, now give Ralph help offloading the dead wood and funds to buy a couple of new signings,
— Tony prince (@TonyTonyprince) April 13, 2020
Best news to start the week!
— Ilia Markov (@gospodin_i) April 13, 2020
This is great news
— Forbes Cutler (@ForbesCutler) April 13, 2020
Would you like to see Ralph Hasenhuttl sign a contract extension at Southampton?YES, HASENHUTTL IS A TOP-CLASS MANAGER
NO, IT'S TIME FOR SOME FRESH IDEAS AT SOUTHAMPTON
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Hope so
— Tyke Paul (@paul_tyke) April 13, 2020
Some good news then
— barrykavanagh (@barrykavanagh1) April 13, 2020
Things you love to see
— Rob (@adamrobbo27) April 12, 2020
What do we think?
Following these reports regarding Hasenhuttl’s future at St. Mary’s, The Independent also published an article claiming that “reports of the Austrian having agreed fresh terms are premature”. This piece goes on to claim that while the Austrian coach is “held in high esteem by Saints’ hierarchy”, the club are not currently focusing on the manager’s contract.
While contradictory reports have been produced lately regarding whether or not Southampton and Hasenhuttl have agreed terms on a new contract, it might be fair to say that it appears as though the club may be interested in seeing the Austrian coach remain at St. Mary’s for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, it appears as though some Saints fans would also like to see Hasenhuttl remain at the club beyond his current deal, judging by the positive reactions that some supporters have shared in response to these recent reports.