- Steve Cooper appointed Leicester City manager on a 3-year contract.
- Cooper has Premier League experience from managing Nottingham Forest.
- He kept Forest in the top flight by finishing 16th in the 2022-23 season.
- He will work with the squad to achieve their Premier League ambitions.
Leicester City Football Club has announced the appointment of Steve Cooper as their new manager, replacing Enzo Maresca who left for Chelsea earlier this month. Cooper, 44, has signed a three-year contract with the Foxes and is excited to start his new role.
Cooper has been out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in December 2023, but his Premier League experience made him a standout choice for Leicester. During his time at Forest, Cooper successfully guided the team to promotion in 2022 and kept them in the top flight by finishing 16th.
Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating that Cooper’s vision for the team aligns with the club’s aspirations. “We are delighted to welcome Steve to Leicester City. His ability to develop players and implement a dynamic style of play is very much aligned with our aspirations for the club,” Srivaddhanaprabha said.
Cooper is looking forward to building on the strong relationship between the fans and the team, which will be vital in re-establishing the club in the Premier League. “I am really excited and proud to be appointed Leicester City’s first-team manager,” Cooper said. “This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters.”
Cooper is eager to work with the talented squad and achieve their shared ambitions in the Premier League. “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,” he added.
The Foxes have been searching for a new manager since Maresca departed for Chelsea at the start of June. Maresca had guided Leicester to first place in the Championship, securing an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegation in the 2022-23 season.
Cooper’s appointment comes after a thorough process of due diligence, with the club considering several candidates, including West Brom manager Carlos Corberan. However, Cooper’s Premier League experience made him the standout choice.
Cooper’s experience in developing players and implementing a dynamic style of play is expected to be an asset for Leicester City. During his time at Forest, Cooper developed a number of young players, including Brennan Johnson and Joe Worrall, who have gone on to become key players for the club.
Cooper’s appointment has been welcomed by Leicester City fans, who are excited to see what the future holds for the club. With Cooper at the helm, the Foxes will be looking to establish themselves in the Premier League and achieve their ambitions.
Cooper’s appointment is a significant coup for Leicester City, and the club will be hoping that he can bring success and stability to the team. With his experience and vision, Cooper is well-equipped to lead the Foxes back to the top flight and achieve their goals in the Premier League.
