Leicester City Appoints Steve Cooper As New Manager

Leicester City has announced the hiring of Steve Cooper as their new head coach.

Sportxparte reports that the club, which was newly promoted to the Premier League, has been on the lookout for a new coach since Enzo Maresca.

Maresca departed the club at the end of last season after guiding them back to the Premier League.

He later joined Chelsea this month.

Leicester have chosen Steve Cooper, who has a background in coaching several teams in English soccer.

Remember, the 44-year-old Welsh strategist was in charge of Nottingham Forest from 2021 to 2023, following his tenure at Swansea City from 2019 to 2021.

Today, June 30, 2024, Steve Cooper has agreed to a three-year contract with Leicester City, with the expectation that he will remain with the team until June 30, 2027.

After signing the deal, Cooper said: “I am really excited and proud to be appointed Leicester City’s first-team manager.

“This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters.

“I am excited to work with such a talented squad and I’m looking forward to the challenge of achieving our shared ambitions in the Premier League.”

Commenting on the development, Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to Leicester City.

“His vision for the team, including his ability to develop players and implement a dynamic style of play, is very much aligned with our aspirations for the club.

“As a leader, he has the ability to build on the strong relationship that has been forged between our fans and our team, strengthening a bond that will be vital to us re-establishing the club in the Premier League.”