Puel vows to put struggling Foxes back in the hunt for success

LEICESTER City have appointed Claude Puel as their new manager following the dismissal of Craig Shakespeare last week.

The former Southampton boss, who was sacked after just one season at St Mary’s, has signed a three-year contract at the club.

The Frenchman will take charge of the Foxes for the first time for Sunday’s Premier League visit of Everton.

Puel will be supported by Michael Appleton, who retains his role as assistant manager.

The new Leicester boss said it was a “great privilege” to join the side who were Premier League champions just the season before last.

“It’s a great privilege to become the new manager of Leicester City — a club whose values and ambitions are closely aligned to my own,” he said.

“The opportunity to help the club build on its remarkable recent achievements is a truly exciting one and I’m looking forward to working with the owners, players, staff and supporters to deliver further lasting success.”

Leicester City vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said Puel was a “perfect fit” for the Foxes. “Claude Puel was a perfect fit,” he said.

“Upon meeting Claude, his attention to detail, knowledge of our squad, understanding of our potential and his vision to help us realise it were extremely impressive.

“He quickly emerged as the outstanding candidate.” Leading man: Claude Puel has taken charge of Leicester