Premier
League champions Leicester City are set to offer manager Claudio Ranieri a new
long-term contract.
The
64-year-old Italian, whose current deal expires in 2018, guided the Foxes to a
shock success after replacing Nigel Pearson in July 2015.
"When
we talk about something, it's long term," said Foxes vice-chairman
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.
Leicester
started the season as 5,000-1 outsiders for the Premier League title but won it
with two matches to spare.
Almost
relegated last season, they are 10 points clear of second-placed Tottenham with
one match left, having lost only three league games.
Former
England and Foxes striker Gary Lineker described their title victory as
"the most unlikely triumph in the history of team sport".
Italian
Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio said on Monday he wants former
Chelsea boss Ranieri to coach Italy to a World Cup triumph in the future.
Srivaddhanaprabha
said of a possible new contract for Ranieri: "At the end of the season, we
will talk about that with him.
"I like
people to work for me when they are happy and enjoy working with the group of
people."
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