Slavisa Jokanovic commits future to Fulham by signing new two-year deal

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Fulham have confirmed that Slavisa Jokanovic has signed a new two-year contract to stay as their head coach until 2019.

The 48-year-old's deal was due to expire at the end of this season but, with the Championship club chasing promotion to the Premier League, he put pen to paper on Thursday.

It coincided with another new appointment at Fulham as Tony Khan was also named their vice chairman and director of football.

Slavisa Jokanovic has signed a new two-year contract to stay at Fulham until 2019

His new contract coincides with the appointment of Tony Khan as director of football

Khan – the 34-year-old son of Fulham chairman Shahid Khan – had been working as an analyst and researcher, playing a key part in player recruitment.

'I have made no secret of my desire to stay at Fulham and to continue the project that we have started,' Jokanovic said yesterday.

'This is a fantastic club full of history and tradition and I am proud to be part of that and hopefully to add a little to the story.

'We have a squad of young and talented players, all eager to play their part, and as we grow together I know that there is much more to come.

'We've built an identity our fans can relate to which has brought us closer to our targets, which is exciting for the future of the club and for those fans who deserve to see the good times of elite football being played back at the Cottage again.'

The 48-year-old has been rewarded for Fulham's fine form as they chase promotion

Tony added: 'My No 1 priority for months has been working toward an extension that keeps Slav at Fulham.

'I'm personally and professionally thrilled that we have an agreement with Slav and I know Fulham supporters are right there with me.

'Slav has been sensational for Fulham but he's far from satisfied, and that's just the ambition and direction we need to reach our goals. I look forward to working with Slav and a bright future for our club.'