Jakirovic Signs New Hull Deal After Perfect EPL Start

HULL, England — Hull City have rewarded head coach Sergej Jakirovic with a new two-year contract after the newly promoted side made a perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.

The club confirmed the agreement on Friday, September 4, with the new deal keeping the 49-year-old manager at Hull until the summer of 2028. The club also has an option to extend the contract for another 

Jakirovic’s extension comes after Hull won their opening two Premier League matches following their return to England’s top division.

The Tigers began their campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United before defeating Coventry City 1-0 away from home. Liam Millar scored the decisive goal against Coventry in the 82nd 

The two victories gave Hull six points from their opening two games and put them among the early leaders in the Premier League. The club’s strong start has been particularly notable because Hull returned to the top flight after winning promotion through the Championship play-offs last season

Jakirovic joined Hull in 2025 and guided the club to promotion during his first season in charge. His work has now earned him a longer-term commitment from chairman Acun Ilicali and the club’s hierarchy.

The manager said agreeing to the new contract was straightforward after receiving strong backing from the club and supporters.

“I have felt the support from the club and our fans from the minute I arrived,” Jakirovic said, according to the club’s announcement. He added that Hull had become home and that he was pleased to continue the project. 

Ilicali also praised the coach’s contribution, saying Jakirovic was an important part of the club’s long-term plans. The chairman described retaining the manager as a positive step as Hull seek to establish themselves in the Premier League. 

The contract announcement follows a summer of significant squad changes, with Hull bringing in a large number of players as they prepared for life in the top flight. Jakirovic has since managed to integrate the new arrivals while maintaining a strong defensive record.

Hull have yet to concede in their opening two league matches, recording clean sheets against both Manchester United and Coventry. Reuters reported after the Coventry victory that the result gave the Tigers back-to-back wins and clean sheets at the start of their Premier League return. 

The club’s early form has already raised expectations among supporters, although Jakirovic has urged his players to remain focused. After the Coventry victory, he called on the squad to stay humble as they adjust to the demands of top-flight football. 

Hull face another major test on Saturday when they host Aston Villa. A third consecutive victory would further strengthen their remarkable beginning to the campaign. citeturn0search2

The new agreement gives Jakirovic Hull City contract security through 2028, with the possibility of an additional season, as the club attempts to build on its successful return to the Premier League.

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