Steve Cooper has been appointed as Leicester City manager on a three-year contract.
Cooper’s appointment comes just months after he was sacked by Leicester’s East Midlands’ rivals, Nottingham Forest in December 2023.
The 44 year-old led Forest to the Premier League in his first season in charge and managed to keep the club up the next season, which was secured with a home win over Arsenal on the penultimate weekend of 2022-23 season which ended the Gunners’ title dreams.
Cooper however was sacked following a poor first half of last season but now has joined Leicester on a three-year contract until June 2027, following Enzo Maresca’s departure for Chelsea.
Speaking about his new managerial position, Cooper commented: “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.”
Leicester City’s Chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha added: “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.”
Cooper’s competitive bow as Leicester manager will come at home to Tottenham at the King Power Stadium at 8pm BST on Monday 19 August 2024, live on Sky Sports in the UK.
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