Leicester City parts ways with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy 

English football club Leicester City announced on Friday that it has agreed to part ways with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

In a statement, the club said it had mutually agreed to terminate van Nistelrooy’s contract.

“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,” said van Nistelrooy.

Van Nistelrooy joined Leicester in December 2024, but failed to prevent the side from getting relegated from the Premier League.

“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,” shared Leicester through the statement.

The 48-year-old Nistelrooy previously coached Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and acted as an interim coach for United.

Leicester faces the possibility of a points reduction in the Championship next season for a possible breach of financial rules.