Southampton have announced that they have parted ways with manager Nigel Adkins and confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.
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A statement on the Saints' official website read: Southampton Football Club has this morning appointed Mauricio Pochettino as First Team Manager, having relieved Nigel Adkins of his managerial duties.
The club would like to thank Nigel Adkins for his service over the past three seasons, and wish him well for the future.
The club's chief executive Nicola Cortese revealed the change was needed for the club to progress and keep their place in the Premier League.
"This decision has been made with the long-term ambitions of Southampton Football Club in mind," he told the SaintsFC.
"Whilst we acknowledge the contribution Nigel has made during the past two years, for the club to progress and achieve our long-term targets a change was needed.
"Mauricio [Pochettino] is a well-respected coach of substantial quality who has gained a reputation as an astute tactician and excellent man manager," he added.
"I have every confidence that he will inspire our talented squad of players to perform at the highest possible level."
Pochettino, 40, was previously the manager of Espanyol in the Spanish Primera Division, but was relieved of his duties in November 2012 after a 2-0 home loss to Getafe left the team bottom of the table.
The new Saints boss believes the club has everything in place to stay in the English top flight beyond this current season.
"This is the kind of opportunity that any coach would relish. Southampton is a club with great heritage, and an even more exciting future," he said.
"There is a clear vision to take the club to a new era of sustained success in the Premier League, and beyond, which I'm delighted to be part of."
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