Jannik Vestergaard reveals hope for new Leicester City manager

Jannik Vestergaard is backing him to win over the new Leicester City manager, just as he did with Enzo Maresca.

Vestergaard has signed a new three-year deal at the King Power Stadium after an excellent season in the Championship. Twelve months ago, the Dane looked destined to leave after two torrid years at the club, but his career has completely turned around since Maresca joined.

With his passing skills and understanding of the game plan, Vestergaard has convinced Maresca that he is the best option to start in the center of defense. Now, amid competition from Wout Faes, Conor Coady, Harry Souttar and Ben Nelson, the 31-year-old must do the same under City’s new manager.

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“I could have waited for a new manager, but on the other hand you can say that the club can now find a manager who fits the players and the types in the team,” Vestergaard told Danish media after signing a contract until 2027. at City.

“No matter who becomes the coach, there is never a guarantee that I will get playing time. I can only do my best. We did this when Enzo Maresca joined and it went well, so I trust the same thing will happen again. I’m sure the club will make a wise and ambitious choice of coach.”

Vestergaard is excited to return to the Premier League and test himself against the best opposition. He has plenty of experience in the English top flight, but most of that came with Southampton, with the centre-back making just 10 Premier League appearances for City over two years.

“It will be great to play in the Premier League again,” he added. “It’s been a fun and good year with lots of exciting games and full stadiums, but as a player you always want to reach the highest level possible and meet the best players.

“So it was important that an eventful season also culminated in promotion. There’s a lot of good things going on in Leicester and I’d like to stay a part of that.”

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