Van Nistelrooy announced as new Leicester City manager following Cooper exit
Premier League side Leicester City have appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy (48) as their new permanent manager, the club announced on Friday.
The Dutchman, who has inked a contract to June 2027, replaces the outgoing Steve Cooper after his sacking last Sunday.
Van Nistelrooy joins Leicester with the club 16th in the Premier League and just one point above the relegation zone.
In a statement on Leicester’s website, Van Nistelrooy said: “I’m proud, I’m excited. Everybody that I speak to about Leicester City Football Club is enthusiastic.
“They have great stories about the quality of the people working at the club, the supporters and, of course, the recent history of the club is impressive.
“I’m excited to start and to get to know everyone and give everything I can for the football club.”
