Leicester City looks ready to name Steve Cooper as its next head coach. The Foxes have been on the search for a new manager ever since Enzo Maresca departed the club. The Italian recently joined Chelsea despite leading Leicester back to the Premier League. Chelsea was also targeting a new coach after previously parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino.
According to Sky Sports, Leicester brass has already struck a deal with Cooper. The team shifted its focus to the former Nottingham Forest coach after discussions broke down with Graham Potter. Potter previously managed Brighton and Chelsea but has been without a job since getting fired by the Blues in April of 2023.
The Englishman may have been Leicester’s first choice, but the two sides reportedly could not agree on contract terms. Potter has seemingly been picky about choosing his next destination. The coach has been approached by several clubs, only for deals to fall through. Assuming Gareth Southgate soon departs the England national team, Potter could then become a contender for the role.
Welsh coach guided Forest to the Premier League under difficult circumstances
Cooper previously found relative success with Swansea from 2019 to 2021. The Welsh coach, however, could not quite lead the team back to the Premier League. After parting ways with the Swans, Cooper then found a home at Forest. The manager arrived at the club as they sat bottom of the Championship table in September of 2021.
Despite its position in the standings, Cooper quickly got the team back on track. He led Forest to the promotion playoffs in his first season at the helm. The East Midlands side then officially earned a place back in the Premier League following a triumph against Huddersfield in May 2022.
The dramatic turnaround, and then securing top-flight status the following season, made Cooper a popular figure at Forest. Cooper, however, was eventually sacked by club owner Evangelos Marinakis in December of 2023….
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-06-19 15:07:38
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