Leicester City is poised to appoint Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach following the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Cifuentes previously led QPR to an improved position in the Championship, moving them from second bottom to 18th. Leicester had interviewed several candidates including Gary O'Neil and Chris Wilder, but Cifuentes is the front-runner. This decision comes after Leicester's recent managerial turmoil, having sacked Van Nistelrooy after a poor performance in the Premier League alignment due to financial regulations and a likely points deduction in the future.
Leicester City is close to appointing former QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes as the replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy. Cifuentes had a brief yet impactful tenure at QPR, improving the team from 24th to 18th in the Championship.
Cifuentes will become Leicester's sixth manager in over two years. The club's recent managerial instability includes the sacking of Van Nistelrooy and Steve Cooper, reflecting ongoing challenges.
Leicester sacked Van Nistelrooy after a troubled six-month stint. The Dutch manager won only five out of 27 matches, contributing to the team's relegation from the Premier League.
The appointment of Cifuentes may involve compensation payments, and his current assistant at QPR, Xavi Calm, could also join him at Leicester, marking another change in leadership.
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