Leicester appoint Cifuentes as manager

The Spaniard is appointed on a three-year contract

Championship - Leeds United v Queens Park Rangers - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - Nov 9, 2024 Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes arrives before the match Action Images/Craig Brough

Leicester City have appointed former Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes as their manager on a three-year contract, the Championship side said on Tuesday.

Leicester parted ways with former manager Ruud van Nistelrooy last month following the club's relegation to the English second tier after finishing 18th in the Premier League.

"This is a fantastic club with a proud history and it’s a privilege to me to be asked to help write the next chapter," Cifuentes said in a statement shared by Leicester.

The Spaniard, 43, previously coached Hammarby, whom he led to a Swedish Cup final and UEFA Conference League qualification. He took over at QPR in October 2023.

QPR put Cifuentes on gardening leave in April, ahead of their final game of the Championship season, as they finished 15th, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Leicester begin their 2025-26 Championship campaign at home against Sheffield Wednesday on Aug 10.