Russell Martin will take charge of Leicester City in League One next season with a three-year contract signed at the King Power Stadium
Russell Martin is the new Leicester City new manager(Image: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year deal. As a result, Gary Rowett and Callum Davidson are leaving the club.
Martin will take over at the King Power Stadium with City in League One following back-to- back relegations. The former Scotland international left Rangers in October and has been out of work since departing Ibrox.
Rowett had been in charge of City since February after Marti Cifuentes was sacked. The former City defender failed to keep the club in the Championship and his contract expired at the end of the season.
“I’m delighted to be here and excited to begin working with the players and staff,” Martin said. “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.”
He added: “We have to make sure the players give everything they possibly can to give the supporters, who are the most important people at every football club, because they’ve been here long before me and long after me they’ll be here, something to be proud of.
“That’s my job, to give them a team that wins and one they feel they can really go on a journey with.”
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In a separate statement, City confirmed that Rowett and his assistant, Davidson, are moving on from the club.
“On behalf of everyone at Leicester City, I would like to thank Gary and Callum for their contributions since rejoining us earlier this year,” City’s chief football officer Jon Rudkin said.
“They stepped forward at an important and challenging time for us and worked extremely hard to support the players, staff and wider football club with integrity and dedication.
“We are grateful for their efforts and the way they have represented Leicester City. Both Gary and Callum leave with best wishes for the future from everyone at the football club.”
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