The former interim head coach at Manchester United, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, is set to make a swift return to English football, with the former Manchester United striker poised to take the reins at Leicester City.
The 48-year-old Dutchman’s appointment marks a significant step in his managerial career, as this is going to be his first time in a head coach position after his most recent role as interim coach at Manchester United, a position he held for 4 games.
Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head coach at Manchester United, following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.
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Two of Van Nistelrooy’s wins in the United dugout came against Leicester, with a 5-2 win in the Carabao Cup before a 3-0 league victory in his final match as a caretaker manager.
Nistelrooy is set to replace Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium following the Welshman’s sacking last weekend on Sunday, November 24, 2024, after losing to Chelsea 2-1.
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The Dutchman previously had a short spell managing PSV Eindhoven, the club where he made his big breakthrough as a player, winning the Dutch Cup in 2023 before resigning, citing a lack of support within the club.
Leicester City sits in the 16th position on the table with one point above the relegation zone.
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Nistelrooy’s first game could be against Brentford, which is slated for Saturday, November 30, 2024, followed by West Ham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Newcastle, respectively.
Leicester has looked at a number of candidates, with Graham Potter and David Moyes linked, but the experienced pair were never under serious consideration.
