Leicester City has announced Frenchman Claude Puel as new manager on a three year contract. He replaced Craig Shakesperare who was sacked last week
“It’s a great privilege to become the new manager of Leicester City – a club whose values and ambitions are closely aligned to my own,” the 56-year-old Puel said on Leicester’s website.
“The opportunity to help the club build on its remarkable recent achievements is a truly exciting one and I’m looking forward to working with the owners, players, staff and supporters to deliver further lasting success.”
Leicester, who followed their title-winning campaign with a 12th-place finish last season, said assistant manager Michael Appleton would remain in his role. He had stood in for two games since Shakespeare’s sacking and won both.
Vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha described Puel as “a perfect fit”.