Brendan Rodgers watched his new Leicester team return to winning ways on Tuesday night after being appointed by the club on a £5.5million-a-year deal until 2022 earlier in the day.
The move brings an abrupt end to a trophy-laden two-and-half-years at Celtic for the Northern Irishman, who is returning for a third stint in the Premier League.
The former Liverpool manager waved for the crowd and shook hands with those around him as he watched his new side beat Brighton 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Rodgers, who was greeted with applause at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, said: ‘I’m very privileged and honoured to be here as Leicester City manager and I’ll give my life to make the supporters proud of their club.
‘Together, we’ll be stronger and I’m looking forward to working with the players, staff and supporters to make the right steps forward.’
Demarai Gray put Leicester ahead early on and Jamie Vardy added a second, meaning Davy Propper’s strike was only a consolation for the visitors.
After the match, England defender Harry Maguire said Leicester’s players are excited to get started with Rodgers and believe his appointment is a statement of intent by the club.
‘It’s an exciting time for the club, I’m excited to get started,’ said Maguire. ‘We all know his profile and what he’s done. We’re all looking forward to working with him.
‘Celtic are a massive club so it shows how big Leicester are getting and our ambitions. We know he’s coached a lot of young players and we hope he can bring them on – we’re all excited.’