Leicester City Fires Manager Marti Cifuentes After Seven Months

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Published: January 25, 2026 11:35 AM ET

Leicester City Fires Manager Marti Cifuentes After Seven Months

Leicester City has parted ways with manager Marti Cifuentes after a brief tenure lasting less than seven months. This decision comes on the heels of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Oxford United, leaving the team in 14th position in the Sky Bet Championship.

Performance Under Marti Cifuentes

Cifuentes managed Leicester for 29 Championship matches. Out of these, the team secured only 10 victories. Currently, Leicester is six points away from the playoff spots while maintaining a nine-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Background on Cifuentes’ Appointment

The 43-year-old Spaniard took over from Ruud van Nistelrooy in June, following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. He moved from QPR, where Leicester paid £500,000 in compensation, with Cifuentes agreeing to a pay cut to facilitate his transfer to the King Power Stadium.

Immediate Future for Leicester

In the interim, first team coach Andy King will oversee the squad until a permanent replacement is appointed. The need for change has been emphasized due to the club’s financial constraints and potential points deduction for breaches of financial regulations.

Chairman’s Statement

Leicester’s chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, acknowledged the difficulty of the decision while expressing appreciation for Cifuentes’ dedication. He stated, “I believe this is the right step at this time to improve performances and results.”