- Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City on a three-year contract.
- He replaces Enzo Maresca, who departed for Chelsea in early June.
- Cooper, 44, has previously managed Nottingham Forest and Swansea City.
- He has agreed to lead the team in their Premier League return following promotion from the Championship.
Newsypeople- Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City, succeeding Enzo Maresca who left for Chelsea.
Cooper, a 44-year-old former manager of Nottingham Forest, has signed a three-year contract with the club, which is set to return to the Premier League following their promotion from the Championship.
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Cooper’s tenure at Forest culminated in their promotion back to the Premier League in 2022, but he faced numerous off-field challenges before departing with the club in a 17th place finish.
Leicester initially targeted Graham Potter for the position, having previously pursued him after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers. However, Potter hesitated, and Leicester secured a deal for Cooper once he became available.
🚨🔵 Leicester City have appointed Steve Cooper as new head coach until June 2027.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2024
Contract signed, Cooper replaces Enzo Maresca at #LCFC after talks with Potter and Corberan. pic.twitter.com/fQoO1b2mMN
Steve Cooper’s primary focus will be to keep Leicester in the Premier League following their return. The club is set to face a points deduction for violating profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR) for the three-year period ending 2022-23, creating a potentially difficult summer.
Ideally, Leicester would generate sales before June 30 to alleviate concerns about complying with financial rules.
Cooper has a strong reputation in the game for his qualities as a coach and a leader. He has built an excellent reputation for developing players and implementing a dynamic style of play, which aligns with Leicester’s aspirations for the club.
As a leader, he has the ability to build on the strong relationship that has been forged between the fans and the team, strengthening a bond that will be vital to the club’s success in the Premier League.
Cooper’s appointment marks a new chapter for Leicester City, who are set to return to the Premier League following their promotion from the Championship. He will begin his new role by working with the playing squad, which is due to return to pre-season training in early July.
