Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed from his role as Leicester City manager after mutual termination of his contract, Afrosport reports.
The Dutch icon joined the Foxes in November last year, replacing Steve Cooper who took over from Enzo Maresca after their promotion from the Championship.
Van Nistelrooy and was tasked with helping them avoid relegation but was unable to do so as he won only five games and lost 19 of 27 matches which ultimately saw them finish 18th and head back to the English second tier alongside Ipswich Town and Southampton.
“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,” read a club statement.
“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.”
Van Nistelrooy in his own statement, said: “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.”
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.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 27, 2025
According to reports, former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche has been tipped as the next manager at the King Power Stadium.
In the mean time, first-team coaching staff will oversee the start of squad’s pre-season work ahead of the 2025-26 Championship season which commences with a home tie against Sheffield Wednesday on August 10.
