Leicester City have appointed former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as their new manager on a three-year deal.
The foxes have been without a coach for the past few weeks after Enzo Maresca departed for Chelsea at the start of June.
Enzo Maresca departed the King Power Stadium just a year after leading them back to the Premier League. Leicester City won the Championship to secure promotion back to the Premier League.
Despite being linked with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, Leicester City have opted to go for Steve Cooper.
Cooper, 44, has been out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in December 2023.
“I am really excited and proud to be appointed Leicester City’s first-team manager,” said Cooper.
“This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters. 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.”
Cooper provides the Foxes with Premier League experience, having kept Forest in the top flight by finishing 16th following their promotion in 2022.
He was a popular figure with Forest supporters but he was sacked midway through last season, with the club 17th in the table.
“We are delighted to welcome Steve to Leicester City. His vision for the team, including his ability to develop players and implement a dynamic style of play, is very much aligned with our aspirations for the club,” said Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.
“As a leader, he has the ability to build on the strong relationship that has been forged between our fans and our team, strengthening a bond that will be vital to us re-establishing the club in the Premier League.”
Cooper’s first competitive fixture in charge will be on 19 August, when Leicester host Tottenham in the Premier League.
