Leicester City has announced the appointment of Marti Cifuentes as their new manager, marking a fresh chapter for the club following their relegation from the Premier League. The 43-year-old Spaniard has signed a three-year deal to take charge at the King Power Stadium, succeeding Ruud van Nistelrooy, who departed after a disappointing season.
Cifuentes, previously with Queens Park Rangers (QPR), was released from his contract with the London-based club in April. Leicester reportedly paid a £500,000 compensation fee to secure his services. During his tenure at QPR, Cifuentes managed 83 matches, securing 29 wins, 23 draws, and 31 losses.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Cifuentes said, "It’s a great honour to be appointed Leicester City manager. This is a fantastic club with a proud history, and it’s a privilege to be asked to help write the next chapter. I’m looking forward to getting to know the players, as well as connecting with our supporters and the city in the weeks and months ahead."
Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha praised the new manager, highlighting his energy and vision for the club. "Martí’s energy, ambition, and clarity of ideas stood out throughout the recruitment process. We felt strongly that bringing him to the club would help us create the success we all want in the years ahead," he said.
Cifuentes will be joined by his trusted assistant, Xavi Calm, who previously worked with him at QPR. The Catalan-born coach has a diverse managerial background, having led teams in Sweden, Norway, and Spain before his stint in England. Notably, he guided Hammarby IF to victory in the Swedish Cup during his time in Sweden.
His first competitive match as Leicester City manager is set for August 10, when the Foxes face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Fans will be eager to see if Cifuentes can steer the club back to the Premier League and restore its former glory.
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