Following their recent relegation to the Championship and the mutual parting of ways with manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Leicester City has officially named Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach. The former Queens Park Rangers manager has signed a three-year contract with the Foxes. This move sees Leicester return to England`s second tier just one year after securing promotion to the Premier League under Enzo Maresca, who subsequently moved to Chelsea in 2024.
Leicester City`s Official Announcement
The English club released a statement confirming the appointment:
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Martí Cifuentes as Leicester City Football Club’s new First Team Manager, effective immediately. The 43-year-old signs a three-year contract at King Power Stadium. He has coached in Spain, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, with his most recent experience being as manager of Queens Park Rangers. The 43-year-old will bring a modern, cutting-edge football philosophy to Filbert Way, alongside a wealth of experience from various European leagues.”
Cifuentes will be joined by his assistant coach, Xavi Calm, also 43, who previously worked alongside him at Queens Park Rangers in the Sky Bet Championship.
Words from the Chairman
Leicester City Chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment:
“We are pleased to welcome Martí to Leicester City. His energy, ambition, and clarity of ideas stood out throughout the recruitment process. We were firmly convinced that bringing him to the Club would help us achieve the success we all desire in the years to come. Martí is an excellent choice for our football club; his personal and technical qualities will be fundamental in building an identity that our fans can see reflected in their team on the pitch.”
