Building a dynasty: Leicester City sign title-winning Italian manager Claudio Ranieri until 2020
The 64-year-old likes what he sees ahead of the Foxes Premier League defence and is looking forward to leading the side into the future
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2020, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday.
Appointed in July 2015, the 64-year-old Italian helped the club defy preseason odds of 5000-1 to win the league, the first top-flight title in Leicester’s 132-year history.
“Claudio’s qualities, both as a man and as a coach, have been very clear since the moment he arrived - qualities that have helped Leicester City to progress on every level,” club vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said.
Key players including goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, defender Wes Morgan and prolific striker Jamie Vardy have also extended their contracts with the club, who begin their title defence with a trip to promoted Hull City on Saturday.
“From the moment I talked to the owners about their vision for Leicester City, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of for a long time,” Ranieri said.
“The energy that exists at this club – from the owners and the staff, to the players and supporters – is something very special. I am very happy and proud that I will be part of it for years to come.”