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Enzo Maresca: Leicester City appoint Manchester City assistant coach as boss

Leicester City have appointed Treble-winning Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a deal which runs until 2026.

The 43-year-old Italian joins the Foxes just six days after Manchester City's Champions League final win.

He replaces interim boss Dean Smith, who oversaw just two victories from eight games in a failed attempt to keep the Foxes in the Premier League.

"We have a big season ahead of us," Maresca said following his appointment.

More to follow.

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