Former Premier League champion Christian Fuchs has been appointed as the new manager of League Two side Newport County. The ex-Leicester City defender has signed a long-term contract at Rodney Parade, taking over a team currently bottom of the Football League.
Newport chairman Huw Jenkins expressed confidence in the appointment, stating: “We see Christian as the sort of man to lead our club forward. I believe he matches our ambition and goals for Newport County FC. Christian is ambitious and wants, one day, to manage in the Premier League, we believe he shares our strong belief in what Newport County can eventually become.”
Fuchs, 39, arrives with a significant challenge, as Newport have won only three of their opening 16 league games. The club sacked manager David Hughes last week following a defeat. Fuchs was spotted at Newport’s match against Accrington Stanley last month, sparking speculation about his appointment.
The Austrian enjoyed a distinguished playing career, helping Leicester City win the Premier League in 2016 against all odds, as well as the FA Cup in 2021. He made 152 appearances for the Foxes, scoring three goals. After leaving Leicester, he spent a season with MLS side Charlotte FC before retiring and moving into coaching, working under Dean Smith in the United States.
Fuchs will make his managerial debut this weekend when Newport travel to face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.
