Leicester City appoint former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper

Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has been appointed by Leicester City as their new manager on a three-year deal.

According to a statement on the Sky sports website today, Cooper replaces Enzo Maresca, who left to join Chelsea earlier this summer, at the King Power Stadium after the club carried out thorough due diligence and spoke to several candidates, including Graham Potter.

The statement added: “Cooper has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest – Leicester’s East Midlands rivals – last December as the club languish in 17th place in the Premier League after a run of just one win in 13 games.

“Before that, the 44-year-old guided Forest back into the top flight for the first time in 23 years and then kept them there.”

Speaking to Leicester’s official website, Cooper said: “I am very excited and proud to be appointed as Leicester City’s first team manager.

“This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters. I am delighted to be working with such a talented team and look forward to the challenge of delivering on our shared ambitions in the Premier League.”

“The Leicester job will not be without its challenges for Cooper, with the Foxes facing a possible points deduction and potentially having to sell players to comply with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules,” the statement added.

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