Leicester City have appointed former Rangers and Southampton manager Russell Martin on a three-year contract following their catastrophic relegation to League One.
The 40-year-old takes over from short-term boss Gary Rowett at the King Power Stadium, tasked with reviving a club that has suffered back-to-back relegations.
The former Scotland international inherits a club in complete turmoil, dropping into England’s third tier for only the second time in their 142-year history.
A crippling six-point deduction for financial breaches heavily derailed their previous campaign, exactly a decade after their legendary 5,000-1 Premier League triumph.
Martin, seeking his own career redemption after a brief 123-day stint at Ibrox, becomes Leicester City’s seventh permanent managerial appointment since April 2023.
The new manager expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to stabilise the former top-flight champions and immediately targeted a culture shift.
He stated: “I’m delighted to be here and excited to begin working with the players and staff.
“This is a club with great history, strong support and high expectations, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the club, the city and the supporters.
“My immediate focus is on the team: building strong relationships, setting clear standards and creating performances that Leicester City supporters can connect with and be proud of.”
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