AFCON 2025
Ruud van Nistelrooy has finally left Leicester City, just two months after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
He was appointed at the King Power Stadium in November, but a return to the Championship was confirmed with five games of the season to play.
Van Nistelrooy took over from Steve Cooper in late November but won just five of his 27 Premier League matches in charge.
Leicester became the first club in top-flight history to go nine games without scoring at home. They were relegated with five matches remaining and finished 10 points adrift of safety.
The Foxes said in a club statement:
BREAKING: Ruud van Nistelrooy will leave Leicester City by mutual agreement 🚨 pic.twitter.com/MxOTNFDdFJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 27, 2025
“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.
“He also integrated several promising players from the club’s academy into our first-team environment.
“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.”
