Leicester City have made a bold move to secure their future, with reports confirming that RC Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has accepted a five-year contract to take over at the King Power Stadium. The deal, which has progressed rapidly behind the scenes, is expected to be formally completed in the coming days—much sooner than anticipated.
Rosenior, 40, has impressed during his time at Strasbourg, having joined the Ligue 1 outfit at the start of the 2024/25 season. In his first year at the helm, he revitalised the French club’s playing style, blooded young talent, and lifted them into the top half of the table, earning plaudits across Europe for his tactical acumen and man-management skills.
Sources close to the negotiations suggest that Leicester City made contact with Rosenior’s representatives shortly after securing their return to the Premier League. Despite initially casting a wide net in their search for a new head coach, Rosenior quickly emerged as a standout candidate due to his forward-thinking approach, fluent attacking style, and strong track record of developing players.
His managerial résumé already includes notable stints at Derby County and Hull City, where he was praised for steadying turbulent situations and fostering competitive squads on modest budgets. However, it was his smooth transition to Ligue 1 and early success at Strasbourg that truly elevated his reputation.
According to L’Équipe, Leicester City’s owners were impressed not only by Rosenior’s on-field results, but also by his clarity of vision and leadership qualities—traits they believe are vital for establishing long-term Premier League stability.
While the formal signing of documents remains pending, Rosenior is said to have verbally agreed to the five-year proposal, with discussions around staff, recruitment control, and backroom support close to being resolved. Leicester are optimistic that the final details can be wrapped up by the end of the week, potentially allowing Rosenior to be unveiled before the end of the current campaign.
This move comes amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of several key players at the King Power, and Rosenior is reportedly keen to start evaluating the squad as soon as possible. With pre-season only weeks away, the Foxes’ hierarchy are eager to provide their new manager with ample time to prepare for the club’s Premier League return.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, are understood to be disappointed but respectful of Rosenior’s decision. The French side are already preparing a shortlist of candidates to replace him, with sporting director Loïc Désiré acknowledging that Rosenior’s departure was always a possibility given his rapid rise.
This appointment marks another milestone in Rosenior’s burgeoning coaching career and a significant statement of intent from Leicester City. If the deal proceeds as expected, the Foxes will have landed one of Europe’s most promising young managers—signalling a new era at the club as they look to re-establish themselves among the Premier League elite.
