Tigers appoint new manager Leonid Slutsky
Hull City have officially appointed former Russian manager Leonid Slutsky as their new head coach.
The 46-year-old, who is waiting for international clearance, is set to arrive at the East Yorkshire club next week, where he will begin work immediately.
Slutsky will arrive in the 2017 City of Culture boasting an impressive CV, having won three Russian titles with CSKA Moscow and managed the national side at Euro 2016.
The Russian told the Hull City website: “I am delighted to become the head coach of Hull City and I am very much looking forward to the challenge of guiding the club back to the Premier League.
“I already know that this is an important club with a big and loyal fanbase, I’ve had a good feeling about it ever since meeting the Allam family and I can’t wait to get started.”
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A close friend with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, Slutsky has been living in England since January and previously revealed that he had been learning English for the past five months.
He is Hull City’s fourth manager in less than a year, following the departure of Marco Silva to Watford after the Tigers were relegated from the Premiership in May.
Hull vice-chairman Ehab Allam has praised Slutsky’s attributes, which he insists made him the ideal candidate the role.
Allam said: “I am delighted to welcome Leonid as our new head coach. After a thorough recruitment process, Leonid’s attention to detail, thoughts on playing style and his ambition made him the stand-out candidate.
“The club has made plans for pre-season training and friendlies, with some exciting fixtures to be announced next week, and squad planning with Leonid is already underway. Leonid has enjoyed success at both club and international level and I am excited about his plans for guiding us back towards the Premier League.”
