Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Why Ruud van Nistelrooy is not managing Leicester against Brentford

Ruud van Nistelrooy was confirmed as the new Leicester City manager on Friday but will not be in the dugout for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford

Former Dutch footballer Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of English Premier League Leicester City, the club announced on Friday.

Former Dutch footballer Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was an assistant to the sacked Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, will be an independent coach for the first time.

Leicester City name Van Nistelrooy as new coach

LONDON - Leicester City have appointed former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager on a contract until June 2027, the Premier League football club has announced.

The former Dutch national football player managed Manchester United for the season.

Leicester City Name Ex-Manchester United Interim Boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy As New Manager

Leicester named Ruud van Nistelrooy as the club's new manager on Friday, just weeks after his departure from Manchester United. The Dutchman left United earlier this month after a short spell as interim boss and previously serving as assistant to Erik ten Hag. Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday after just 12 Premier League games in charge, with the Foxes 16th in the table and only one point above the relegation zone. "I'm proud, I'm excited…