Cardiff City have confirmed the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach.
Barry-Murphy leaves his role as a first-team coach at Leicester to take the top job at the Wales-based club who were relegated from the Championship to League One in the 2024/25 season.
Barry-Murphy has signed a three-year deal at CardiffGettyIreland-born Barry-Murphy signs a three-year deal which lasts until the summer of 2028.
The former Manchester City academy coach brings in Lee Riley from the City academy, having previously worked with him at Rochdale.
Bluebirds chairman Vincent Tan said: “I’d like to welcome Brian to Cardiff City Football Club. We are delighted that he has agreed to become head coach.
“Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our club because he believes in what we’re trying to do. He knows this level having played and managed at this standard before, where he was noted for his style of play.
“Since then, he has only gone from strength-to-strength as a leader.
“He’s got a proven track record in youth development having coached some of the brightest young prospects in the UK, many of whom are now playing at the very top of the game.
“He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today’s football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy.
“It’s a combination of all of Brian’s great talents that make him the right man to take us forward into this next chapter.”
Leicester will be playing in the Championship next term having finished 18th in the Premier League.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is currently the head coach at the King Power but talkSPORT understands his future at the club is very uncertain.
Leicester have encountered setbacks in their bid to find a replacement for Van NistelrooyGettyBreaking news. More follows…
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