Steve Cooper, a 44-year-old coach, has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City. He has signed a contract with the club after Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea last month. Cooper was without a job since leaving Nottingham Forest in December, where he led the team to promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years and kept them in the top flight the following season.
Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha expressed his excitement about Cooper’s appointment, noting that his vision for the team aligns with the club’s aspirations. Cooper is known for his ability to develop players and implement a dynamic style of play. Leicester hopes he can build on the strong relationship between the fans and the team, as they strive to establish themselves in the Premier League.
However, despite this optimism, Leicester faces challenges ahead. The club is facing a potential points deduction and may need to sell key players to comply with Premier League financial rules. The former England youth team coach will face his first league game in charge on August 19th when Leicester hosts Tottenham Hotspur. The club will look to Cooper to guide them through these challenges and lead them to success in the upcoming season.
