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Leicester City nearing appointment of Russell Martin as manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:21 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Leicester City nearing appointment of Russell Martin as manager
Summary

Leicester City is in the final stages of appointing Russell Martin as their new manager, following his dismissal from Rangers in October. Martin, who previously led Southampton to the Premier League, is set to return to management amid Leicester's struggle, having dropped into League One after back-to-back relegations. The club is expected to make an official decision this weekend. This move comes after Leicester's previous manager, Marti Cifuentes, was sacked after just six months in charge. Leicester has struggled significantly since Brendan Rodgers' departure in April 2023.

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  • •Leicester City aims to finalize Russell Martin's appointment this weekend.
  • •Martin was previously sacked by Rangers after a short tenure.
  • •Leicester City has suffered back-to-back relegations into League One.
  • •The club was docked six points for breaching financial rules.
  • •Martin would be Leicester's seventh manager since April 2023.
Latest Updates
  • 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Leicester close in on Martin appointment
  • 10:21 AMBBC Sport — Leicester close in on Martin appointment
What they're saying
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Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

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Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

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