AdminLeicester City have reached a full agreement with Russell Martin to become the club’s new head coach, with the former Rangers manager set to sign a three-year contract at the King Power Stadium.
The Foxes are preparing for life in League One following a disastrous campaign that ended in relegation from the Championship.
The drop means Leicester have become only the fifth club in English football history to suffer successive relegations from the Premier League to the third tier.
With pressure mounting on the club’s hierarchy after years of decline, the appointment of a new head coach was viewed as a crucial step in the rebuilding process.
Gary Rowett’s departure had long been expected, and Martin quickly emerged as Leicester’s preferred candidate.
According to Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam, a full agreement has now been reached, with Martin expected in Leicester on Monday to finalise the move.
The 40-year-old inherits one of the biggest jobs in the Football League. Leicester remain a club with recent memories of Premier League triumph, FA Cup success and European football, but poor decisions off the pitch have contributed to a dramatic fall from those heights.
Martin will be tasked with leading the club’s recovery and restoring belief among supporters. Reports suggest he will have a transfer budget of around £10 million this summer, although improving the current squad will be just as important.
For Martin, the appointment represents both a major challenge and a significant opportunity to rebuild his managerial reputation.
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