Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of legendary Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on a contract until June 2027.
Van Nistelrooy recently took temporary charge of the Red Devils in the after the sacking of Erik ten Hagwho led the club to three wins and a draw in his four games in charge. However, he left United after that it became clear that he would have no role in Ruben Amorim’s regime at Old Trafford.
The Foxes recently sacked Steve Cooper after an inauspicious start to the campaign and quickly lined up the 48-year-old Dutchman as his ideal replacement.
His appointment has now been confirmed, with Leicester revealing that Van Nistelrooy will see Saturday Premier League clash with Brentford before taking active control of the squad.
he said Leicester website: “I’m proud, I’m excited. Everyone I talk to about Leicester City Football Club is excited. They have great stories about the quality of the people who work at the club, the fans and of course the recent history. The club’s history is impressive. , I’m excited to get started and get to know everyone and give everything I can for the football club.”
Leicester were promoted back to the top flight as Championship title winners under former manager Enzo Maresca, who soon left to join Chelsea, but have won just two league games so far of the season, with a four game winless streak that ended up sealing Cooper’s departure.
Two of Van Nistelrooy’s four games in United caretaker charge came against Leicester, sealing comprehensive victories in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League. united they will visit the King Power Stadium in mid-March.
Van Nistelrooy he previously held the job of manager at PSV Eindhovenleading the Dutch giants to the Johan Cruyff Shield and the KNVB Cup.
