Leicester City have appointed Russell Martin on a three-year contract as the new manager, with the club preparing for League One football after relegation from the Championship following a six-point deduction for financial breaches. The agreement marks Leicester City’s latest attempt to stabilise the first team.

Gary Rowett will depart this summer after serving as interim manager, having been brought in to try to keep Leicester City in the Championship. Rowett could not prevent relegation, with the deduction for previous overspending proving decisive in the final standings.

This role is Russell Martin’s first job since Rangers dismissed Martin in October, only 123 days after the appointment at Ibrox Stadium. That short spell in Scotland ended early, yet Leicester City now turn to Martin to reshape the squad for League One.

Martin outlined immediate priorities and longer-term aims in an interview with the club. “Im delighted to be here and excited to begin working with the players and staff,” Martin told the club website. “This is a club with great history, strong support and high expectations, and Im looking forward to getting to know the Club, the city and the supporters. My immediate focus is on the team: building strong relationships, setting clear standards and creating performances that Leicester City supporters can connect with and be proud of.”