Leicester City have begun the search for a new manager, after relieving Ruud van Nistelrooy of his duties, and UK betting sites have made Sean Dyche and Danny Röhl the leading contenders to take over.
A statement on the club’s official site confirmed the parting of ways, stating “Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud’s contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect.”
Next Leicester manager betting odds
The pair at the head of the Leicester City manager betting market come from very different backgrounds, so it is hard to determine the direction that the 2015/16 Premier League winners want to go in.
Sean Dyche is the current favourite to be appointed as Leicester’s next manager. Dyche is known as something of an old-school firefighter, leading Burnley to European football, before heading Everton’s successful fight for survival despite suffering two separate points deductions.
The move for Dyche is a nod to the financial problems currently being faced by Leicester, with the recently relegated Foxes facing a potential points deduction after being charged with an alleged breach of the English Football League’s financial rules.
| Manager | Leicester Manager Odds | Probability |
| Sean Dyche | 4/6 | 60% |
| Danny Röhl | 2/1 | 33% |
| Michael Carrick | 6/1 | 14% |
| Gary O’Neil | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Liam Rosenior | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Edin Terzic | 18/1 | 5.3% |
| David Wagner | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| Chris Wilder | 22/1 | 4.3% |
The prospective appointment of Danny Röhl would be viewed by many as a more progressive move, with the 36 year-old earning admirers for his efforts at Sheffield Wednesday.
Rohl is thought to be open to a move away from Hillsborough though, given The Owls have been banned from spending money on transfers until January 2027, having repeatedly failed to pay the wages of players.
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Who is Danny Röhl?
Danny Röhl is currently the second favourite to take over as the next Leicester City manager, though those less familiar with the Championship might not immediately recognise the name.
The German is in charge of Sheffield Wednesday and has impressed since taking the reins, transforming the team from relegation candidates into a solid mid-table outfit by the end of last season.
Röhl is widely regarded as a manager with significant potential. Before taking on his first managerial role at Wednesday, he built up an impressive CV, serving as assistant manager for the German national team between 2021 and 2023, and previously holding similar roles at Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.
Known for favouring a 4-2-3-1 setup, Röhl blends a progressive playing style with tactical flexibility. His approach and top-level experience could make him a strong fit for a Leicester side looking to rebuild.
