Steve Cooper appointed new manager of Leicester City

Steve Cooper has returned to management for the first time since being sacked as Nottingham Forest boss at the end of 2023. His new office is just 22 miles down the road from his old place of employment, as Cooper moves across the Midlands to take over from Enzo Maresca, who left Leicester to join Chelsea, having led them to an instant Premier League return as Championship winners.

Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City on a three-year deal.

In his first job since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December 2023, Cooper takes over from Enzo Maresca at the King Power Stadium - after the Italian moved to Chelsea.

Cooper was reportedly on a shortlist for the job alongside former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter and West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan.

With Cooper prevailing as the first choice, the club said: "Leicester City Football Club can today confirm the appointment of Steve Cooper as our new first team manager ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

"Steve, 44, has agreed a three-year contract and arrives at King Power Stadium as the club continues its preparations for our top-flight return, following promotion from the Sky Bet Championship last season.

"A manager of Premier League experience following a successful spell with Nottingham Forest, whom he guided to and established in the top flight between 2021 and 2023, Steve has built an excellent reputation in the game for his qualities as a coach and a leader."

Cooper himself added: “I am really excited and proud to be appointed Leicester City’s First Team Manager. This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters.