Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed as new Leicester manager: Dutchman lands first job weeks after successful spell as Man Utd interim coach

Leicester confirmed the appointment of Van Nistelrooy on Friday, days after Steve Cooper was sacked. The Foxes are currently 16th in the Premier League table and have won just twice, with the Dutchman guiding Manchester United to two victories over his new employers during his interim stint in charge; beating them in the league and the Carabao Cup.

Van Nistelrooy has signed a contract until 2027 and will be in attendance when the club face Brentford on Saturday. The former striker will take charge from Sunday, and his first game will come against West Ham on Tuesday, having been removed from his United coaching role by Ruben Amorim.

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.”

Van Nistelrooy will begin work on Sunday, after the Foxes' clash with Brentford. A win could see his new employers move up to 15th.