Legend Manchester United ruud van Nistelrooy was released as Leicester City manager with immediate effect on Friday, June 27, after the foxes were displaced from the Premier League last season. Van Nistelrooy, who joined Leicester in November last year after leaving United, Foxes managed to complete the completion in 18th place.
The former Dutch striker was also Appointed by a temporary manager of Manchester United After ejecting Erik, Hag’s threw away and was undefeated during her contribution. Leicester published a statement on Friday confirming that Van Nistelrooy left the club with mutual consent.
Leicester said that the Dutchman supervised the difficult period for the club and proceeded with the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to the goals of Foxes.
“The Leicester City and Ruud van Nistelrooy football club agreed that Ruud’s contract with the club was the first team manager to end with the immediate effect.”
“Ruud supervised the difficult period for the club. Since his appointment in November 2024, he turned to a role with professionalism, integrity and clear commitment to our goals, including the integration of several promising players from the club academy into our first team environment.”
“Ruud continues with respect and thanks to everyone in the football club for his determination and hard work and the best wishes for the future,” he read the statement of Leicester.
What did van Nistelrooy said after leaving Leicester
Van Nistelrooy thanked Leicester players and fans after announced his departure from the club. The Dutch tactic wanted the club well for their future when they return to the championship next season.
“I would like to thank Leicester City, coaches, academy and all employees I worked with for their professionalism and determination during my stay in my club, and thank fans for their support and take this opportunity to wish the club well for the future.”
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Published on:
27th June 2025
