Ruud van Nistelrooy: First Team Manager and Leicester City agreed with each other
Club statement:
Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistorrooy have agreed that Ruud's contract with the club as the first team manager will end with immediate effect.
– Men's first team manager Ruud van Nistorrooy and Club agrees to end the contract
– The Dutchman came to Leicester City in November 2024
Ruud has supervised a challenging period for the club. From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear dedication to our goals, including the integration of various promising players from the club of the club in our first team environment. Ruud continues with the respect and thanks from everyone in the football club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future.
Ruud said as follows: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff with whom I worked for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the club and to thank the fans for their support, and to take this opportunity to make the club well for the future.”
The preparation for the EFL championship season will continue with the planned start of the preseason on Monday 30 June. First Team Coaching Staff will supervise the delivery of those plans until a new manager has been appointed.
There will be no further comment until this process is completed.