Championship: Leicester City has a new manager

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·19 de febrero de 2026

Championship: Leicester City has a new manager

The Foxes are banking on Gary Rowett's experience to avoid relegation

Championship: Leicester City has a new manager

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Leicester City has appointed Gary Rowett as their new manager until June 30, 2026. The objective is clear: save the club from a relegation that could prove catastrophic.

The departure of Martí Cifuentes, temporarily replaced by Andy King, was driven by alarming results. Leicester sits just two points above the relegation zone, with fourteen matches left to play.

We're pleased to confirm that Gary Rowett has been appointed as our Manager on a contract to the end of the 25/26 season ✍️ Welcome, Gary! 🦊
– miércoles, 18 de febrero de 2026

Rowett, 51, brings extensive experience in English football, having managed Birmingham City, Millwall, Stoke City, Derby County, and Burton Albion. The next challenge for the Foxes will be away against Stoke City—a crucial match if they hope to revive their season.