The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the contract extension of foundation head coach Tony Popovic
Following an undeniably impressive start to his coaching career at the Wanderers, winning the Hyundai A-League Premiers' Plate in the Club's debut season, Popovic went on to lead his team to successive A-League grand finals and made history by winning the AFC Champions League.
The Socceroos great has arguably been the key to the Wanderers' success to date and is looking to drive the club well into the decade.
Wanderers Chairman Paul Lederer believes Popovic is not just the right man for the job, but the only man for the job.
“This Club is built for success, our region demands it and our fans deserve it,” he siad.
“Tony Popovic has already brought this Club a great deal of success, but we want more, a lot more.
"He makes no secret of his demands on his team and his incredibly hardworking football staff but these are no more than the demands he makes on himself.
“Make no mistake. Tony Popovic is the only man for the job, he is an ideal fit for our culture and suits the ambitious plans we have for this club.
"Securing Tony is a huge step in the right direction to bringing more success and greater pride to the Wanderers and to Western Sydney.”
The current AFC Coach of the Year praised his players, support staff and the Club for their achievements but promised more to come.
“I am immensely proud of the achievements of this team at our Club to date but have no interest in resting with past glories,” said Popovic.
“Work for next season has already begun and our aim is to get back to the top where we belong.
“This season we had some adversity and that can destroy you or make you stronger - everyone will see a stronger Wanderers next season.”
