Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic has extended his contract with the country’s football federation (FSS) until 2026. The 59-year-old led Serbia to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the upcoming European championships, making it the first time in history that the team has qualified for two major tournaments in a row.
Stojkovic’s extension comes after an impressive run of form for Serbia, including their first match against England in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on June 16 as part of Group C at Euro 2024. Slovenia and Denmark are also part of the group. The FSS expressed their commitment to working with Stojkovic, aligning with their long-term ambitions for the future of Serbian football.
Stojkovic took on the role of head coach for Serbia in 2021 after a successful playing career. As a former midfielder, he made 84 appearances for the former Yugoslavia between 1983 and 2001. Stojkovic was one of the first European players to play in Japan, spending eight years at J-League side Nagoya Grampus Eight before retiring from playing. He later served as chairman of Red Star Belgrade before transitioning to coaching.
Stojkovic returned to Nagoya as a coach and later took charge of Chinese team Guangzhou between 2016 and 2020. With his wealth of experience both on and off the field, Stojkovic’s contract extension speaks to the FSS’s confidence in his ability to lead Serbia’s national team to continued success.
In conclusion, Dragan Stojkovic has signed a contract extension with Serbia’s football federation (FSS) until 2026. This move comes after leading Serbia to two major tournaments in a row – including their first participation at Euro 2024 – and speaks to Stojkovic’s ability to lead Serbian football towards continued success on both domestic and international stages.
