Leicester City are set to appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager to replace Steve Cooper. Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday after his final Premier League game in charge was a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
The Telegraph, a famous media outlet in England reported that. Leicester City had negotiated with Ruud van Nistelrooy to recruit him as their new manager and the discussions eventually reached an agreement. UFABET Even though Hamburg in the German second division had previously shown interest.
The Dutchman has just left Manchester United’s coaching staff following Erik ten Hag’s departure. Following the appointment of new manager Ruben Amorim.
Van Nistelrooy previously managed on a permanent basis at another former club, PSV. Where he led the team to victory in the Dutch Cup in the 2022/23 season. But resigned before the end of the season.
Leicester, the newcomers to the Premier League this season are currently ranked 16th in the table with 10 points from 12 matches.
Leicester’s next game is away at Brentford on Saturday in the Premier League and while it is unclear. If Van Nistelrooy will be in the dugout. The proximity to the weekend means it is unlikely he will take charge of the team.
Leicester caretaker manager Ben Dawson, part of Cooper’s backroom staff, remains poised to lead the side.