🇷🇸 Chasing the World Cup, Veljko Paunovic named new Serbia manager | OneFootball

What was an open secret is now a reality: Veljko Paunović has been appointed as the new coach of Serbia.

Paunović, recently dismissed from Real Oviedo after promoting the club to the First Division, succeeds Stojković and will lead the Balkan team in the fight for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Paunović will already be in charge for the matches against England and Latvia along with his new coaching staff.

"Veljko Paunović has demonstrated from day one that he prioritizes the interests of the national football team above everything else. His priority was not a contract or economic conditions, but to immediately make himself available to the Serbian Football Federation and take charge of the team at such an important moment," explains the general secretary of the Serbian Football Federation, Branko Radujko.

"The results of these two matches will not affect Veljko Paunović's situation in the future at all. We will continue discussions about his long-term contract once these matches are over, regardless of the outcome," stated Radujko.

Serbia will face England in London on November 13, while they will play their last qualifying match against Latvia in Leskovac on November 16.

Veljko Paunović won the World Cup with the Serbian under-20 team exactly ten years ago.

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