Van Nistelrooy out as coach of relegated Leicester

LONDON (AP) Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed to terminate his contract as coach of Leicester, the English membership mentioned Friday.

The previous Netherlands striker took over Leicester in November final yr on a contract by June 2027, however he couldnt stop relegation because the workforce completed the Premier League in 18th place.

The membership mentioned it’s on the lookout for his substitute.

It thanked Van Nistelrooy for his dedication and arduous work, whereas the previous Manchester United star wished the workforce properly for the longer term.

The 48-year-old Van Nistelrooy beforehand coached Dutch facet PSV Eindhoven and acted as an interim coach for United.

Leicester faces the potential for a factors discount within the Championship subsequent season for a doable breach of economic guidelines.

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