Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his place as supervisor of Leicester after relegation from the Premier League, the membership introduced on Friday.

The membership and Van Nistelrooy had “mutually agreed” that the Dutchman’s contract could be terminated with instant impact, a membership assertion mentioned.

The 48-year-old joined the struggling Foxes in late November after a short spell as Manchester United’s caretaker boss.

However he was unable to cease their slide and so they returned to the second-tier Championship after only one season again within the Premier League.

“Ruud has overseen a difficult interval for the membership,” Leicester mentioned in a press release.

“From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the position with professionalism, integrity and a transparent dedication to our goals, together with by the combination of a number of promising gamers from the membership’s academy into our first crew atmosphere.

“Ruud strikes on with the respect and thanks of everybody on the soccer membership for his dedication and laborious work, and with our highest needs for the long run.”

Van Nistelrooy mentioned: “I wish to personally thank the Leicester Metropolis gamers, coaches, academy and all of the employees I’ve labored with for his or her professionalism and dedication throughout my time on the membership.”

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