Leicester City Nears Appointment of Marti Cifuentes as Head Coach

Leicester City is close to appointing Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach, succeeding Ruud van Nistelrooy following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Cifuentes, formerly of Queens Park Rangers, is favored for his possession and pressing style, similar to former Leicester manager Enzo Maresca, and is expected to be confirmed imminently with reports suggesting a signing by the end of the week. The club has also considered candidates like Gary O’Neil, Chris Wilder, and Michael Carrick but prefers Cifuentes' football philosophy. Despite being placed on gardening leave at QPR, Cifuentes guided the club to safety before his departure, and he is reportedly willing to take a pay cut to join Leicester, partly due to financial constraints and a potential points deduction the club faces over alleged Profit and Sustainability Rule breaches. Leicester is preparing for a challenging Championship season with Cifuentes poised to bring stability and a style of play focused on pressure and possession. Compensation negotiations with QPR are ongoing, with Leicester expected to pay around £500,000 to secure Cifuentes' services.