Mat Sadler is set to stay with Leicester City.

Coach Sadler was said to be close to joining Middlesbrough, who have now confirmed Manchester United hero Michael Carrick as their new head coach. The Newcastle-born coach seemed set for a return to the north east, but will now seemingly be staying in the Midlands.

The Northern Echo'sScott Wilson reported "there have been discussions over Adam Sadler, but now hearing the North-Easterner looks to be staying with Leicester".

The news is a huge boost to City boss Brendan Rodgers, who values Sadler as a key member of his staff.

Sadler is well respected at Leicester City, having been at the club since 2014. He started out as a tactical analyst before being appointed as a first-team coach under Claude Puel in 2017 and continuing in the role under Rodgers.