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Croatia have reappointed former defender Slaven Bilic as their men’s national team manager.
Bilic, whose first spell in charge of his country was from 2006 to 2012, replaced Zlatko Dalic.
Dalik resigned He held the position for almost nine years after Croatia’s World Cup last-32 defeat to Portugal.
“I have full confidence in our players, and it is my responsibility to bring energy, ambition and determination to ensure that Croatia remains among football’s elite.”
“I am really happy to start this challenge and I feel fully prepared for it – as a more mature and experienced coach than in 2006, yet with the same motivation and desire to see Croatia strong, brave and successful.”
Bilić played in the Croatia team that was defeated by eventual winners France in the 1998 World Cup semi-finals and made 44 appearances for his country.
His first stint as Croatia manager resulted in 42 wins, 15 draws and eight defeats in 65 matches.
Bilic has managed a number of clubs in England, including West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Watford, while his most recent job was at Al-Fateh in Saudi Arabia for the 2023-2024 season.
