Official | Leicester City and Ruud van Nistelrooy part ways | OneFootball

Leicester City confirm that they have parted ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy via mutual consent. The Dutchman took charge from Steve Cooper in November but won just five of his 27 Premier League games in charge, which saw Leicester relegated to the Championship.

“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,” read a statement on the club’s website.

“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.”

Why did Leicester City wait so long to sack Ruud van Nistelrooy?

A separation was well reported and inevitable, but fans ask why it took the club so long to announce van Nistelrooy’s departure. Sky Sports report that they weren’t able to sack him earlier because it would have affected their latest PSR accounts, which refresh on July 1.

While no shortlist has been revealed, Sky further report that Sean Dyche and Danny Rohl are two names that have been considered.

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