Melbourne Victory is excited to announce Tony Popovic has been appointed the Club’s new A-League Head Coach for the next three seasons, commencing with the 2021/22 campaign.
The 47-year-old has an impressive coaching record with two A-League Premiership titles, the first one in 2012/13 with the Western Sydney Wanderers, and again in 2018/19 with Perth Glory.
Popovic is also the only coach in A-League history to win the AFC Champions League having led the Wanderers to the prestigious title in their first season in the competition.
Victory Chairman, Anthony Di Pietro, said Tony will bring extensive coaching experience and a record of success to Melbourne Victory.
“I am excited to announce Tony’s appointment as Head Coach of Melbourne Victory,” Di Pietro said.
“He is a proven Head Coach who is strong and clear in his approach and we are confident that he is the right man to take our football program forward.
“Tony will formally takeover as A-League Head Coach of Melbourne Victory in July and will oversee the entire A-League program. As with all our Head Coaches, Tony will be given the imprimatur to review and build his team, both on and off the field.
“Tony will be taking a keen interest in our current roster and structure over the next six weeks and looking at what he needs to build a successful team going forward.”
Popovic said he was excited for the opportunity to lead Melbourne Victory.
“I am very proud and excited to be appointed Head Coach of Melbourne Victory starting next season,” Popovic said.
“I have watched the club from afar as a player and a coach. Melbourne Victory is a proud club renowned throughout the A-League for its strong culture and its passionate member and fan base.
“I’m really looking forward to being part of it and being appointed Head Coach is a great honour for me. I know there’s plenty of hard work ahead as we build towards the next phase of success at the Club.
“I look forward to meeting everyone soon and I can’t wait to get started.”
