Leicester City have named former Queens Park Rangers Cifente coach as their manager on a three-year contract, the championship team said on Tuesday.

Leicester Separated ways with former manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy last month after the club’s removal at the second English level after finishing 18 in the Premier League.

“This is a fantastic club with a proud story, and it is a privilege that I be asked to help write the next chapter,” Cifuents said in a statement separated by Leicester.

Spaniard, 43, previously trained Hammarbywhich he led to a Swedish Cup final and the qualification of the UEFA Conference League. He took over in Qpr In October 2023.

The QPR put the cipher in the gardening break in April, before their last match of the championship season, as they ended up in 15th place, seven pure points of the removal area.

Leicester launches their 2025/26 championship campaign at home against Sheffield on Wednesday 10 August.