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Pellegrino takes over as Southampton manager

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Mauricio Pellegrino has been appointed new boss of Southampton

Argentine Mauricio Pellegrino was named as manager of Premier League Southampton on Friday, the week after the club sacked Claude Puel.

The 45-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and will arrive at St Mary's next week to prepare for the new season.

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