Leicester City has officially appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager on a two-year deal. The former QPR boss joins the Foxes facing immediate challenges including a tight budget and potential points deduction, yet he arrives with clear enthusiasm for the club's future project.
Sam Stockley, a veteran full-back and former Lexington Sporting Club Sporting Director, has been appointed Stoke City's new academy manager. He returns to England after a decade coaching in the USA, bringing extensive experience to the Potters.