Claudio Ranieri was rightfully rewarded for leading the Foxes to their unlikely Barclays Premier League triumph by being crowned the League Managers Association manager of the year.
The 64-year-old is the second non-British manager to ever win the prestigious award, after Arsene Wenger won it in 2002 and 2004.
Congratulations to Claudio Ranieri, tonight named the Barclays @premierleague Manager of the Season. Well done, Claudio! #havingaparty
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 16, 2016
Make that a double! Claudio's also picked up the @LMA_Managers Manager of the Year award! #havingaparty
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 16, 2016
This campaign Ranieri picked up three 'Manager of the Month' awards and was named Italian Manager of the Year in his homeland in April.
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson said during the awards ceremoney, "My congratulations go to the LMA manager of the year sponsored by Barclays, Claudio Ranieri who, in his first year as manager of Leicester City, has achieved the most astonishing of sporting triumphs and thoroughly deserves all the recognition and praise being bestowed upon him tonight."
Whilst LMA chief executive Richard Bevan added, "Leicester's achievement has been made possible by the tactical and technical knowledge of Claudio and his coaching staff.
"His passion for football, humility and charisma has underpinned an incredible ability to manage a team at the very highest level. He is a worthy champion and a true gentleman of the sport."
We can't wait to see what the Italian boss has up his sleeve for next season!