The Italian led Leicester to their first ever top-flight
title last season, having begun as the rank outsiders at 5,000-to-1 odds.
"From the moment I talked to the owners about their
vision for Leicester City, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of for a
long time," the 64-year-old told Leicester's website.
"The energy that exists at this club, from the owners
and the staff, to the players and supporters, is something very special. I am
very happy and proud that I will be part of it for years to come," he
said. "Last season, that spirit and our hard work helped us to achieve something
magical.
"If we can continue to work hard, maintain our passion
and continue to fight with all our hearts, I am sure we can continue to be
successful together," Ranieri added.
Leicester vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said
Ranieri had already lifted the club to unimaginable heights.
"Twelve months ago, we brought to Leicester City a man
whose knowledge and experience, we felt, could lead us into the next phase of
our long-term plan.
"What he would go on to help us achieve, in the time we
have achieved it, has been beyond anything we could have anticipated," he
said.
"Claudio's qualities, both as a man and as a coach,
have been very clear since the moment he arrived, qualities that have helped
Leicester City to progress on every level," Srivaddhanaprabha added.
"We have strong foundations from which to keep moving
our club forward and I'm delighted that Claudio will continue to be part of
that journey."
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