Leicester City Set to Trigger Carlos Corberán’s Release Clause as Ruud van Nistelrooy Remains Favourite for Job
Leicester City’s search for a new manager has taken a significant step forward, with reports emerging that the club is ready to pay Carlos Corberán’s release clause at West Bromwich Albion. According to Spanish publication Marca, the Foxes are willing to trigger the €2.5m release clause to bring the highly-rated Spanish manager to the King Power Stadium.
However, it’s worth noting that Ruud van Nistelrooy remains the favourite for the job, with the Dutchman thought to be at the top of Leicester City’s shortlist. Van Nistelrooy is currently a free agent, having left his role as Manchester United’s Under-21 manager to pursue his own senior managerial ambitions.
Despite interest from HSV Hamburg, where Van Nistelrooy previously played, the German club is not thought to be in a rush to appoint a new manager. This could hand the impetus to Leicester City, who are eager to appoint a new manager as soon as possible.
Corberán, meanwhile, has impressed at West Bromwich Albion, leading the Baggies to a strong start to the season. However, the Spanish manager’s release clause is thought to be a relatively modest €2.5m, which Leicester City is willing to pay to bring him to the King Power Stadium.
As the search for Steve Cooper’s replacement continues, Leicester City fans will be eager to see who the club appoints as its new manager. With Van Nistelrooy and Corberán both in the running, it’s set to be an interesting few days for the Foxes.
It’s worth noting that Leicester City’s decision to sack Cooper was not taken lightly, with the club’s hierarchy thought to have been impressed by the Englishman’s early work. However, a run of poor results and a lack of identity on the pitch ultimately led to Cooper’s departure.
As for Cooper himself, the Englishman is thought to be disappointed but not surprised by the decision to sack him. Cooper had been under pressure for several weeks, and the club’s hierarchy ultimately decided that a change was needed.
