Leicester City secure Steve Cooper as new boss for Premier League return
Newly-promoted Leicester City have appointe Steve Cooper as their new manager on a three-year contract, as they prepare for the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
Cooper, 44, had out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in December but has succeede Enzo Maresca at the King Power Stadium on a contract that runs until 2027.
Maresca left the Foxes after delivering promotion to the Premier League to take หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล over at Chelsea following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure at the end of the season.
Cooper has biding his time to get back into work following an emotional exit from the City Ground, where he guide Forest back into the top flight for the first time in 23 years and then kept them there.
“I am very proud to be joining a club with a rich history,” he wrote in an open letter to Leicester’s fans.
I congratulate the players and staff on the achievements of their promotion to the. Premier League know how hard that is.
“Any person who loves football can only look with great respect upon how much this club has achieve in recent years.
“The Premier League title of 2016 and the FA Cup of 2021 have demonstrate what’s possible for a united club. As the new manager, I don’t take that legacy lightly.
“My job will be to build on those achievements and to bring everyone along – players, staff and fans. Great challenges lie ahead but I get the feeling that Leicester thrives in these moments. I know we will be ready.”
The Leicester job will not be without its challenges as the Foxes have a possible points deduction hanging over them and may also need to sell players to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.