Ruud van Nistelrooy has been confirmed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old succeeds Steve Cooper, who was sacked following the club’s 2-1 home defeat against Chelsea last Saturday, signing a contract to June 2027.

Manchester United players’ affection for Ruud van Nistelrooy is reported to be a big reason behind Leicester City’s decision to hire him.He joined Erik ten Hag’s coaching shakeup in the summer

The daunting task Ruud van Nistelrooy has on his hands at Leicester was laid bare as Brentford waltzed their way to three points thanks to a Kevin Schade masterclass.

Multiple Manchester United players have made their feelings clear on Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Dutchman was appointed as Leicester City's replacement for Steve Cooper

A record Vardy broke against Manchester United, of course.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was confirmed as the new Leicester City manager on Friday, but the Dutchman will not take charge of the Foxes for the first time against Brentford

Leicester City have appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager to replace the sacked Steve Cooper on a contract until June 2027, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Leicester City have quickly named a replacement for fired manager Steve Cooper, appointing former Manchester United assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new boss.

A day after being hired as Leicester manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy witnessed at first hand the scale of his task to keep the team in the English Premier League

Leicester hired Ruud van Nistelrooy as its manager on Friday following his impressive spell as interim coach at former club Manchester United that included two wins over his new team.