Leeds head coach Thomas Christiansen wants to combine Johan Cruyff's philosophy with pragmatism in his bid to end the club's long wait for Premier League football.

Danish-born Christiansen, 44, who has a Spanish mother and made two appearances for Spain as a player, was officially unveiled as Garry Monk's successor at Elland Road on Monday. He has signed a two-year deal with an option for a third.

The former APOEL Nicosia boss was schooled under Cruyff as a teenager at Barcelona and will adopt the...

Leeds have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Christiansen as their new head coach.

Former APOEL Nicosia boss Christiansen, 44, replaces Garry Monk and becomes Leeds' eighth manager since May 2014.

"We are delighted to make this announcement as it successfully concludes what has been a thorough and extensive search, following a huge level of interest from all over the football world," Leeds managing director Angus Kinnear told the club's official website.

"We wanted to appoint someone who can help...

Claudio Ranieri is a leading contender to fill the managerial vacancy at Leeds United, with the Championship club determined to appoint an experienced, high-profile coach following the resignation of Garry Monk, sources have told ESPN FC.

Former Swansea City manager Monk announced his departure from Elland Road on Thursday after failing to agree a contract extension with the club's new owner, Andrea Radrizzani. 

Monk, who narrowly failed to guide Leeds into the Championship playoffs this season,...

Leeds and Garry Monk were at odds with each other on Thursday night over the nature of the manager's Elland Road departure.

Monk shocked many at Elland Road by resigning from his role, just as new owner Andrea Radrizzani claimed to be offering him a three-year contract.

With the one-year deal Monk had due to expire, Leeds had planned to exercise their one-year option on the 38-year-old before immediately beginning talks over a long-term stay.

But while Monk did not address those claims specifically,...

Italian businessman Andrea Radrizzani has taken full control of Leeds after buying the remaining 50 percent of shares held by co-owner Massimo Cellino.

Radrizzani, 42, bought a 50 percent stake in the Championship club through his company Aser Group Holding in January and it has been widely reported he had the option of completing a 100 percent takeover at the end of the season if Leeds failed to win promotion.

Radrizzani, who has also become chairman with immediate effect, told the club's official...