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Claudio Ranieri's sacking made me reject Leicester's approach, reveals ex-Italy boss Cesare Prandelli

Cesare Prandelli has revealed he turned down Leicester's approach for his services because of the way the club treated Claudio Ranieri.

Leicester sacked Ranieri in February, despite leading them to an incredible Premier League win just nine months previously.

The Foxes' owners were slammed in the media for their ruthlessness and lack of sentimentality to the Italian boss.

Cesare Prandelli managed Italy to the Euro 2012 final where they were outclassed by Spain
Cesare Prandelli managed Italy to the Euro 2012 final where they were outclassed by Spain
Prandelli has brief spells at Valencia and Galatasaray after leaving his Italy post in 2014
Prandelli has brief spells at Valencia and Galatasaray after leaving his Italy post in 2014

And Prandelli revealed a sense of solidarity with his compatriot meant he turned down an approach from the club after Ranieri's sacking.