OFFICIAL: Leicester Announce Van Nistelrooy As New Manager

Leicester City have announced Manchester United Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach.

The Foxes made the announcement on their website on Friday.

“We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester City’s new First Team Manager,” the club said.

“The 48-year-old Dutchman joins us with a wealth of experience at the highest level of the game, both as a player and a coach, and has agreed terms on a contract to June 2027.

“Ruud will arrive in the UK in time to be in attendance for our Premier League trip to Brentford on Saturday, before assuming full First Team responsibilities from Sunday.”

City will be led at the Gtech Community Stadium by First Team Coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes.

“Regarded as one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers as a player, the former Netherlands international has since built a growing reputation as a talented manager and coach with the likes of PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United and the Dutch national team.”