Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistlerooy sacked as Leicester City boss
Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has been sacked as the manager of Leicester City with immediate effect on Friday, June 27, after the Foxes were relegated from the Premier League last season. Van Nistelrooy, who joined Leicester in November last year after leaving United, only managed to help the Foxes finish in the 18th spot. The former Dutch striker was also appointed as the interim manager of Manchester United after Erik ten Hag's sacking and was unbeaten during his time in the post. Leicester posted a statement on Friday confirming that Van Nistelrooy has left the club by mutual consent. advertisementLeicester said that the Dutchman oversaw a challenging period for the club and approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to the aims of the Foxes.
"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," read the statement from Leicester. What Van Nistelrooy said after leaving LeicesteradvertisementVan Nistelrooy thanked the Leicester players and fans after announcing his exit from the club. The Dutch tactician wished the club well for their future as they return to the Championship next season. 'I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the Club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the Club well for the future.'- EndsMust Watch
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