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“Leicester City Owner Drops Hint on Next Managerial Choice”:
Leicester City Owner Drops Hint on Next Managerial Choice
Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha has sparked speculation over the club’s next managerial appointment after dropping a subtle but telling hint during a recent interview.
Following the departure of Enzo Maresca to Chelsea earlier this summer, the Foxes are actively searching for a new head coach to lead them back into the Premier League after their promotion from the Championship.
While the club has remained tight-lipped on their shortlist, Srivaddhanaprabha’s latest comments may offer a glimpse into the qualities the board is prioritizing.
Speaking to Thai media during an event at the King Power headquarters, the Leicester City chairman stated:
“We want a manager who understands our values, is committed to attacking football, and is ready to grow with us at the Premier League level. We’ve seen success when we’ve trusted ambitious and progressive managers — that’s the direction we’ll continue in.”
While no names were mentioned, the emphasis on “attacking football” and “progressive managers” has fueled speculation that Leicester could be targeting a young, modern coach with Premier League or top-flight experience — potentially someone like Graham Potter, who has been without a job since leaving Chelsea, or Steve Cooper, recently linked with several Premier League vacancies.
Insiders at the club suggest that Leicester are not rushing the process, keen to make the right long-term appointment rather than a stop-gap solution.
The club is also reportedly considering coaches from abroad, with several high-performing European managers thought to be on their radar.
Srivaddhanaprabha’s remarks also hinted at a desire for stability and alignment with the club’s philosophy — values that have underpinned Leicester’s most successful periods in recent years, including their 2016 Premier League title win and their 2021 FA Cup triumph.
“Our identity matters. We’re not just looking for a tactician. We’re looking for someone who believes in the club and in building something lasting,” he added.
As fans eagerly await news, Leicester are expected to make an appointment before pre-season begins in early July.
Whoever takes the reins will inherit a squad full of confidence after their title-winning Championship campaign — but also face the challenge of ensuring Premier League survival and stability.
The race to find Maresca’s successor is heating up, and if Srivaddhanaprabha’s comments are anything to go by, the next manager will need more than just a strong CV — they’ll need to buy into the Leicester vision.
