Leicester City have confirmed a significant reshuffle behind the scenes, announcing the departure of several key members of Martí Cifuentes’ backroom staff. Assistant manager Xavi Calm, goalkeeping coach Javi Ortiz, and consultant analyst Carlos Martinez will all be leaving the club as part of what is being described as a structural transition at Seagrave.
The trio played important roles during Cifuentes’ tenure, contributing to tactical preparation, player development, and matchday analysis. Calm was widely regarded as the manager’s closest ally on the training pitch, often seen delivering detailed sessions and offering a calm but authoritative voice in the dressing room. Ortiz worked closely with the goalkeepers, overseeing both technical refinement and mental preparation, while Martinez provided the analytical framework that supported Leicester’s game planning.
Although the club’s statement thanked them for their professionalism and commitment, the timing of the departures suggests a new direction may be taking shape behind the scenes. Supporters will naturally wonder what this means for Cifuentes’ project and whether further changes are on the horizon.
For now, Leicester insist preparations remain on track, with replacements expected to be announced soon. Change is never easy in football, but the Foxes will hope this transition ultimately strengthens the foundations for the challenges ahead.
