By Izidoro Twinamasiko
Premier League club Leicester City have appointed 48 year Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new Head coach replacing the outgoing Steve Cooper who was sacked last Sunday club announced on Friday.
The former Manchester United interim Manager has signed a contract until June 2027.
Van Nistelrooy joins Leicester with the club 16th in the Premier League and just one point above the relegation zone.
In a statement on Leicester’s website, Van Nistelrooy said: “I’m proud, I’m excited. Everybody that I speak to about Leicester City Football Club is enthusiastic.
“They have great stories about the quality of the people working at the club, the supporters and, of course, the recent history of the club is impressive.
“I’m excited to start and to get to know everyone and give everything I can for the football club.”
Club Chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, added: “It is my pleasure to welcome Ruud to Leicester City. He joins a club with a rich history, passionate supporters, and a talented squad, and we are all excited to see the impact he can have as we embark on this new chapter together.
“Ruud’s experience, knowledge, and winning mentality will undoubtedly bring great value to us, and we look forward to supporting him in achieving success for our fans and our club.”
The club stated that Van Nistelrooy would arrive in the UK in time for their Premier League trip to Brentford on Saturday, but would assume his full responsibilities from Sunday.
Ruud left the Man U after being told by incoming United boss Ruben Amorim that he would not have a role among the backroom staff.
Leicester will be Van Nistelrooy’s second full-time managerial position after his role with PSV Eindhoven.
There, he won the Dutch Cup in the 2022/23 campaign but quit before the end of the season after citing a lack of support from the club.
