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 two front-runners in the Leicester City manager betting market come from contrasting backgrounds, making it difficult to predict the club’s preferred direction as they look to rebuild.
Sean Dyche is the current favourite, bringing with him a reputation as a no-nonsense manager capable of stabilising struggling sides. He famously guided Burnley to European qualification and more recently steered Everton to safety despite two separate points deductions.
Opting for Dyche would suggest a pragmatic approach from Leicester, particularly in light of their off-field challenges. Following relegation from the Premier League, the club now faces the threat of a points deduction due to alleged breaches of EFL financial rules.
| Manager | Next Leicester Manager Odds | Probability |
| Sean Dyche | 4/7 | 64% |
| 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% |
| Chris Wilder | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| David Wagner | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Johannes Hoff Thorup | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Steven Gerrard | 25/1 | 3.8% |
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 Rohl?
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.
