Kerala Blasters FC had a fantastic 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) season after employing Ivan Vukomanovic ahead of the season, which culminated in KBFC achieving their first Hero ISL final in six years.
Ivan Vukomanovic’s agreement with Kerala Blasters FC has been extended till 2025 after a great season.
Ivan’s Performance with Kerala
The team achieved multiple milestones in Ivan’s first season in command, including a stunning 10-match unbeaten streak that saw the Blasters move to the top of the table for the first time in club history.
Under Ivan, the club scored the most goals, earned the most points, had the most victories, and had the fewest losses in an outstanding season that saw several Indian players shine and many young players make their debut.
Sharing his excitement about the extension, Head Coach Ivan Vukomanovic said, “Since we started our cooperation last year, I felt the right energy and emotion around this beautiful club. I was immediately attracted by people leading this project, by fans, and Kerala.”
“Today, we have a great opportunity to continue in the same direction with more commitment and dedication. I am pleased with this contract extension. Hope that we all will have even more motivation to be better in the next seasons.”
Word from Blasters Sporting Director
Blasters Sporting Director, Karolis Skinkys said: “I’m happy that we agreed on a three-year deal with Ivan. He adapted seamlessly and is an integral part of the Blasters family. I think it is an important move for our club, and we now have a strong base to continue our work with consistency and achieve more goals. I would like to congratulate all Kerala Blasters fans on this extension.”
📈 Ivan Vukomanovic's managerial stats at Kerala Blasters:
— Sevens Football (@sevensftbl) April 4, 2022
➢ 23 Matches
➢ 10 Wins
➢ 8 Draws
➢ 5 Defeats
➢ 38 Points
Ivan is a coach who believes in young talents. His contract extension is positive for both the club and the national team. 🐘🔥 #YennumYellow #SFtbl pic.twitter.com/sIOHpsnK4V
Kerala Blasters FC will spend their next pre-season in Europe, both at home and away. Last year, they stunned everyone by starting their pre-season in July. The goal of training abroad, according to Skinkys, was to develop a feel for European football. Everyone at the club is overjoyed that Ivan has decided to prolong his stay with them, and we wish him the best of luck for the rest of his time here.
