Leicester turn to fallen Saint Claude Puel

Claude Puel was last night confirmed as Leicester’s new first-team manager.

Leicester turn to fallen Saint Claude Puel
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 - 01:00
Simon Peach

Just 133 days after being sacked by Southampton, the 56-year-old Frenchman is back in a Premier League hotseat.

Puel has been confirmed as Craig Shakespeare’s successor at Leicester, penning a deal at the King Power Stadium until June 2020.

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