Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah has explained appointing Slavisa Jokanovic as new manager.
Jokanovic has penned a three-year deal at Bramall Lane and arrives with a CV featuring two promotions from the second tier to his name, with his track record at Watford and Fulham a key contributing factor in the Blades settling on the Serb.
"Over the past two months, the club has undertaken a rigorous recruitment process in our search for the right person to take Sheffield United forward," Prince Abdullah explained.
"We've been keenly conscious of the importance of this decision and therefore have considered many strong candidates and have undertaken thorough due diligence. After an exhaustive evaluation, it was evident that Slavisa was the man we needed at the helm.
"Once we held discussions with Slavisa, it was also abundantly clear that his ambitions were aligned with those of the club.
"It goes without saying, we are thrilled to have someone in charge with a CV which boasts a proven track record of success in England and abroad. We believe this appointment further underlines our commitment to ensuring success for Sheffield United."
