Sousa Excited By Challenge

07 July 2010 15:08
Paolo Sousa has said he is excited by the challenge of working with the Leicester City team. 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.

Source: FOOTYMAD