Southampton FC chairman steps down

Dragan Šolak, majority shareholder of the club’s ownership group, is taking on the role

Sport Republic founders Dragan Solak (left) and Henrik Kraft in the stands during a Saints match in 2022
Author: Seb CheerPublished 14th Jan 2025

The chairman of Southampton FC, Henrik Kraft, has stepped down from his role.

The club has confirmed Dragan Šolak, majority shareholder of its ownership group, will take over.

Kraft will remain a shareholder and on the board of Sport Republic after devoting "significant time and energy to the oversight of club operations," Saints said.

Commenting on the change, Dragan Šolak said: “I would like to thank Henrik for the dedication and passion he has invested in his role.

“Whilst I am pleased with many aspects of the club’s management, I am deeply disappointed with the football results this season. We will be strengthening our football management team in the near future, and we will share details of that as soon as things are confirmed.

“Our aim at the start of the season was to stay in the Premier League, and I know our fans share in my frustration at how this season has gone so far. I ask everyone to continue supporting the club with as much passion and dedication as they have shown all season as we navigate the rest of the season together.”

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