Sousa Excited By Challenge

Last updated : 07 July 2010 By Joe Harris

Former Swansea boss Paolo Sousa was confirmed as City's new manager today, signing a three year deal at the club. Incredibly, he becomes Milan Mandaric's seventh manager since he took over at the Walkers Stadium.

Talking of the task ahead at Leicester, Sousa said: 'I am delighted to be here. It is a great club with great suporters and a rich history and I am excited by the challenge.

'The club has a fantastic stadium with great facilities and I am very much looking forward to working with the players.' Sousa added.

Chairman Milan Mandaric added: 'I am delighted to acquire a manager of such great calibre. Paolo has an excellent reputation as both a player and now as a manager and I believe he is the right man to take our club forward.

'I admire his style of football and I am sure all our supporters will join me in looking ahead to the new season.' He added.