Hull City announce Leonid Slutsky as new head coach
He will arrive in Hull next week subject to international clearance.
The 46-year-old is due to arrive in Hull next week subject to international clearance. He is the former head coach of the Russian national team and a title winner with CSKA Moscow.
Speaking about the appointment on Hull City's website, Vice-Chairman Ehab 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.”
Slutsky is now looking forward to starting work at the KCOM Stadium, saying on Hull City's 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 next week.”