Graham Potter remains the bookmakers’ favourite to become Leicester City’s next permanent manager. The Foxes’ search for their next manager enters the third week since Enzo Maresca’s departure for Chelsea. While Euro 2024 is currently in the focus, pre-season will soon arrive for Premier League clubs, and the longer this goes on, the more likely Leicester will be to start their preparations on the back foot. There has been a lot of fluctuation on who the right candidate is. Initially, West Brom’s Carlos Corberan led the way, but it was later revealed that conversations with Steve Cooper resulted in the Welshman being the favorite. Recently, however, Potter has been established as the odds-on favourite.
The former Brighton and Chelsea player remains at the top of the rankings, but the latest Sky Bet data suggest an interesting change in recent days. That would be the debut of the newly accessible Edin Terzic. The 41-year-old was only announced to have left Borussia Dortmund a few days ago, with his last match being the Champions League Final loss to Real Madrid earlier this month.
Terzic’s statement read: “After the game at Wembley, I requested a meeting with the club’s senior management team, because after nine years at BVB – six on the coaching staff and two and a half as head coach – I believe the club’s new era should begin with a new man on the touchline.” “Everyone close to me understands that this has been a difficult decision for me to make over the last few weeks, but despite extensive discussions, my fundamental feelings have not changed.” I wish Borussia Dortmund all the best, thank you, and see you soon.”
While a large 40/1 underdog for the Leicester job, a move by the club, as well as an instant return to coaching – in the Premier League no less – would be a bold – and unlikely – move for both parties. However, this would not be the German’s first foray into English football; he previously aided Slaven Bilic at West Ham from 2015 to 2017.
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