Leicester City Appoint Man City Assistant Coach As New Manager

Leicester City Appoint Man City Assistant Coach As New Manager

Leicester City have appointed Treble-winning Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca as their manager on a deal which runs until 2026.

The 43-year-old Italian joins the Foxes just six days after Manchester City’s Champions League final win.

He replaces interim boss Dean Smith, who oversaw just two victories from eight games in a failed attempt to keep the Foxes in the Premier League.

“We have a big season ahead of us,” Maresca said following his appointment.

“At the beginning, the target is to play in the best way we can. From there, we can build, day by day, our idea and our philosophy, and the most important thing is to try to win games.

“First of all, we’re going to give 100%, absolutely, because the club deserves this. It’s our job, our duty to do that. Then, as I said, day by day, step by step, absolutely we’re going to improve.”