Ivan Jurić

Ivan Jurić, born on August twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy-five, is a distinguished Croatian football manager and former professional player, recognized for his contributions to the sport both on and off the field. He began his playing career at Hajduk Split in nineteen ninety-three, where he made a significant impact as a midfielder.

Throughout his playing tenure, Jurić showcased his skills at various clubs, including Sevilla, Albacete, Šibenik, Crotone, and Genoa, where he ultimately retired in two thousand ten. His international experience includes earning five caps for the Croatian national team in two thousand nine, further solidifying his reputation in football.

Transitioning into management, Jurić has dedicated the majority of his career to Italian football. He has held managerial positions at Mantova in Lega Pro, as well as in Serie A with Hellas Verona, Torino, and Roma. In December twenty twenty-four, he took a brief stint with Premier League club Southampton, but returned to Serie A in June twenty twenty-five as the manager of Atalanta, a role he held until his dismissal in November of the same year.