Ruud van Nistelrooy finally leaves Leicester after being left in no man's land
Ruud van Nistelrooy has LEFT his post as Leicester City manager by mutual consent, the club have confirmed in a statement.
A statement confirming the news, which had been heavily speculated for weeks after the club's relegation from the Premier League, was released on Friday morning.
The statement read: "Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud's contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect.
"Ruud has overseen a challenging period for the Club. From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to our aims, including through the integration of several promising players from the Club's Academy into our First Team environment. Ruud moves on with the respect and thanks of everyone at the Football Club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future."
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