Still previously managed Ligue 1 club Lens, where he achieved an impressive eighth-place finish. However, he has now chosen to leave the French club to pursue a new challenge in England. This decision was reportedly influenced by his desire to be closer to his partner, Emma Saunders.

At just 30 years old, Still became the youngest coach in one of Europe's top five leagues when he took charge of Reims in October 2022. Now, he will face the daunting task of leading Southampton back to the Premier League.

Southampton's owner, Dragan Solak, has expressed his admiration for Still and believes that the young coach may have found his true place in British football. Solak mentioned that Still is a "very smart guy" who is willing to take on the challenge of managing the Saints.

Still's job will be a massive one, not only to guide Southampton back to the Premier League but also to overhaul the team's squad. With 40 players currently on the roster, Still will have to use his expertise to determine which players to keep and which to let go.

As Still begins his new role, he will be tasked with building a team capable of competing for a title. This will require careful decision-making and strategic planning, but Solak remains optimistic about Still's ability to lead the Saints to success.