Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Leicester City after months of speculation about his future | OneFootball

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After weeks of speculation about his future with the Foxes, Leicester City have finally announced the departure of Dutch coach Ruud Vanistelrooy, leaving the search for a new manager with the final roster yet to be finalized.

After relegation to the Premier League Championship and the departure of captain Jamie Vardy after a historic journey with the team of a lifetime, it seems the Foxes have to start a new search for a suitable manager before the start of the season

Leicester City have lost several names that are qualified to coach the team

Leicester City were in the running to convince Brian Barry-Murphy to take charge of their first team, but it was Cardiff City who eventually got the chance to sign him and Leicester City lost one of their strongest options to lead the team for the new season after the Dutchman's departure.

Who will be Leicester City's next manager?

There are plenty of coaches who have been touted as potential managers to take over at Leicester City from next season.

The race for Leicester City's next manager has taken an interesting turn, with former Burnley boss Sean Dyche now positioned as a strong candidate. While ex-Southampton manager Russell Martin was initially favored, his recent move to Rangers has opened the door for other contenders.

Dyche’s existing connection to Leicester’s Director of Football, Jon Rudkin, along with his continued residence in the area, makes him a practical choice. However, his potential appointment isn’t without complications. The club’s owner, Khun Top Srivaddhanaprabha, favors a possession-heavy approach—a philosophy that led to Enzo Maresca’s hiring during their last Championship campaign.

Stylistically, Dyche may not align perfectly with this vision, but his reputation for instilling discipline—reminiscent of Nigel Pearson’s tenure—could prove invaluable. Additionally, his experience managing teams with limited financial resources could be crucial for Leicester, who must operate under strict budgetary constraints in the coming seasons.

According to talkSPORT, preliminary discussions have already taken place between Dyche and Leicester’s decision-makers, signaling serious interest from both sides. Will the pragmatic tactician win over the ownership? Only time will tell.