The youngster’s impressive displays have helped Fulham reach the play-offs, where they will host Reading in their semi-final first leg on Saturday.
Jokanovic said: “If we get promoted it’s the best way to keep him.
Liverpool are interested in the Fulham teenagerRex Features
“I’ve talked many times about him and personally I believe he is in the right place, he doesn’t need to change in this moment.
“It will depend on different sides. For myself I think we will fight to be working with him next season.
“Ryan Sessegnon is fully committed with us and is working hard.”
Sessegnon, who celebrates his 17th birthday next week, has scored seven goals in 29 appearances this season.
And Jokanovic has no problem with starting the left-back in the high-pressure game against the Royals as he is sure Sessegnon can handle the situation.
Slavisa Jokanovic has hailed Ryan Sessegnon’s maturity and trusts him on the big stagePA:Press Association
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The Serb added: "This player is a strong character, I don't have any problem putting him in the team in this game.
"He showed in past he can play with all kinds of pressure, if he is in the team it won't be strange.
"He will be a special player in the future, right now he is a good project and has huge space in front of him to improve.
"He works very well and is only 16 but his mind is like an experienced player. He has a bright future."
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