Fulham have confirmed that Felix Magath will remain in charge next season, despite their relegation from the Premier League.

Magath, who became Fulham’s third manager of the campaign when he took over in February, saw their survival hopes end with the 4-1 defeat at Stoke on Sunday.

Despite the relegation, Magath has vowed to stay with Fulham and the Cottagers said on Wednesday that the German will spearhead their bid for an immediate return to the top flight.

“Felix will manage the club next season. There has never been any ambiguity over his future from our perspective. He wants to bring us back to the Premier League,” a Fulham spokesperson told Sky Sports.

Earlier this week Magath outlined his desire to stay on at Craven Cottage.

“I was not only brought in until the end of the season with the primary target of keeping Fulham in the Premier League, but to build a team that can compete in the top flight. My commitment and desire to Fulham remains,” he said in a statement on the club’s official website.

“During the summer months there most certainly will be many changes within the club. We obviously need to improve and redefine our playing staff, and we have in our academy team some talented, young and hungry players.

“I have experienced on many occasions, through working and developing youth team players, that they have the possibility to become top professionals. I am looking forward to the task ahead and to a successful future for all of us.”