Cardiff City’s long search for a manager could be over, with the club now offering Brian Barry-Murphy the role, subject to Leicester City sanctioning the 46-year-old’s departure.

Following their relegation from the Championship, the role of a permanent manager amid Aaron Ramsey’s tenure in charge has been a widely documented topic for Cardiff City.

Last week saw their ambitious pursuit of Charlton Athletic’s Nathan Jones come to a conclusion, with the Addicks boss penning a new long-term contract in South London.

However, the hunt for a new manager may finally come to a close, with Leicester City assistant coach, Brian Barry-Murphy now offered the job, according to reports from TalksSPORT journalist, Alex Crook via X.

Cardiff City offer Brian Barry-Murphy the job.

If Barry-Murphy were to take the role in the Welsh capital, this would be his second permanent manager job after taking charge of Rochdale between 2019 and 2021.

Since then, the Irishman has worked as manager of the Manchester City Elite Development Squad, before joining Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s backroom staff at Leicester City in 2024.

After many years working in youth development and first-team coaching, the time now seems right for Barry-Murphy to take back to a permanent managerial role.

However, the role at Cardiff City could come with pressure, as the club now finds itself playing third-tier football for the first time in over 20 years.

While the expectation next season will largely be to secure Cardiff’s immediate return to the Championship, another aim of this appointment will be to secure a long-term manager in the dugout, while the club are seeking their fourth manager in the last 12 months.

A number of names have been linked with the job, having previously mentioned the club’s pursuit of Nathan Jones, reports from Football League World also linked Des Buckingham and Ian Evatt with the role.

What can Barry-Murphy offer Cardiff City?

While the young coach has little previous experience to base any judgment on, his background in coaching is certainly impressive.

Having worked with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, the young coach has often been regarded as a progressive figure, with a focus on enforcing a dynamic brand of football.

Additionally, his background in youth development is particularly suited to the current Bluebirds squad, which boasts a number of young talents in Ruben Colwill, Alex Robertson, and Yousef Salech.

This appointment could offer the chance for the Bluebird’s young talents to truly flourish at League One level, which could see a resurgence for the club amid relegation.

While any move is subject to Leicester City sanctioning Barry-Murphy’s departure, the prospect of the coach pursuing a permanent role at Cardiff City is certainly exciting.