Russell Martin Takes Charge at Leicester

Leicester City have appointed Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year deal, aiming to rebuild after two straight relegations to League One. Martin, who recently left Rangers, brings experience from promoting Southampton to the Premier League and managing in League One with MK Dons. He’s stepping in to replace Gary Rowett, whose tenure ended with a tough Championship season marred by a six-point deduction. With seven managers since Brendan Rodgers departed in 2023, Leicester are desperate for stability — and Martin, who previously impressed with a possession-heavy style similar to Enzo Maresca’s, seems ready to connect with fans and set high standards. The club’s sporting director confirms Martin will have full backing to align the squad and culture. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f04960ea628eeafb