Leicester City has confirmed the appointment of Steve Cooper as its first team head coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.
“Leicester City Football Club can today confirm the appointment of Steve Cooper as our new First Team Manager ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season.”
Cooper replaces Enzo Maresca, who joined Chelsea a few weeks ago. He has agreed to a three-year contract and arrives at King Power Stadium as the Club continues its preparations for a top-flight return following promotion from the Sky Bet Championship last season.
Steve, 44, started his coaching career with England U16 in 2014, from where he was appointed the head coach of the U17 team the next year, where he served until 2019. He was appointed Swansea City head coach in 2019 and moved to Nottingham Forest in 2023.
Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to Leicester City. His vision for the team, including his ability to develop players and implement a dynamic style of play, is very much aligned with our aspirations for the Club.
“As a leader, he has the ability to build on the strong relationship that has been forged between our fans and our team, strengthening a bond that will be vital to us re-establishing the Club in the Premier League.”
Steve Cooper said: “I am really excited and proud to be appointed Leicester City’s First Team Manager. This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters. I am excited to work with such a talented squad, and I’m looking forward to the challenge of achieving our shared ambitions in the Premier League.”
