BANGKOK (29 Feb 2012) – Former Chelsea midfielder Slavisa Jokanovic was unveiled as coach of Thai Premier League side SCG Muang Thong United this week. The one year contract signed by Jokanovic is worth THB 1 million (USD33,000 ).
Jokanovic is Muang Thong’s sixth coach in just over three years taking over from former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler.
“Jokanovic was one of the coaches on our list. He has experience and we hope he can help our players gel,” said Muang Thong director Ronnarit Suewaja.
Added Jokanovic, who coached Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade from 2008-2009: “I didn’t hesitate when I received an offer from Muang Thong. I want to help the club improve and win the Thai league.”
SLAVISA JOKANOVIC PROFILE
| PLAYING CAREER | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1988–1990 | Vojvodina | ||
| 1990–1993 | Partizan | ||
| 1993–1995 | Oviedo | ||
| 1995–1999 | Tenerife | ||
| 1999–2000 | Deportivo La Coruña | ||
| 2000–2002 | Chelsea | ||
| 2003–2004 | Ciudad Murcia | ||
| NATIONAL TEAM | |||
| 1991 | Yugoslavia | ||
| 1994–2002 | Serbia/Montenegro | ||
| TEAMS MANAGED | |||
| 2008–2009 | Partizan | ||
| 2012- | Muangthong United | ||
