Leicester City Appoints Marti Cifuentes as Manager After Relegation

Leicester City have appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager on a three-year deal following Ruud van Nistelrooy’s departure after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The 43-year-old Spaniard, formerly head coach of Queens Park Rangers, is tasked with guiding Leicester back to the top flight amid financial fair play challenges and EFL sanctions. Cifuentes led QPR to safety in the Championship last season with a 15th-place finish and has been praised by Leicester's chairman for his energy, ambition, and modern footballing philosophy. Despite a modest record at QPR, the Foxes hope Cifuentes' tactical acumen and motivational skills will help stabilize the club and build a strong identity. Fans have responded with a mix of relief and excitement, hopeful for improvements and the right signings under his leadership. Leicester’s Championship campaign will begin at home against Sheffield Wednesday on August 10.