Leicester City confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy left his role as manager after the team suffered relegation from the Premier League. The Dutch coach managed just five victories against 19 defeats across 27 matches during his time at the club. Leicester dropped to the Championship after officials confirmed their relegation with five games remaining last season. The 48-year-old coach stayed for more than nine weeks after the season ended before agreeing to part ways with the club. Former Leicester striker Matt Fryatt called the lengthy departure process baffling and messy.
Van Nistelrooy thanked players and staff for their dedication during his time at the King Power Stadium. Leicester faces potential point deductions next season after officials charged the club with breaking financial rules. Sean Dyche has emerged as the leading candidate to replace van Nistelrooy ahead of the new Championship campaign. The club begins their second-tier season against Sheffield Wednesday on August 10. Coaching staff will handle preseason training until Leicester appoints a permanent manager.
Leicester hired van Nistelrooy after dismissing Steve Cooper, who had replaced Enzo Maresca earlier that season. The team briefly escaped relegation danger after beating Tottenham but spent most of the final months at the bottom of the table. Leicester finished 18th and 13 points away from safety. The club set an unwanted record by losing nine consecutive home matches without scoring a goal. Their defeat to Liverpool in April sealed their relegation to the Championship.
Van Nistelrooy thanked players and staff for their dedication during his time at the King Power Stadium. Leicester faces potential point deductions next season after officials charged the club with breaking financial rules. Sean Dyche has emerged as the leading candidate to replace van Nistelrooy ahead of the new Championship campaign. The club begins their second-tier season against Sheffield Wednesday on August 10. Coaching staff will handle preseason training until Leicester appoints a permanent manager.
Leicester hired van Nistelrooy after dismissing Steve Cooper, who had replaced Enzo Maresca earlier that season. The team briefly escaped relegation danger after beating Tottenham but spent most of the final months at the bottom of the table. Leicester finished 18th and 13 points away from safety. The club set an unwanted record by losing nine consecutive home matches without scoring a goal. Their defeat to Liverpool in April sealed their relegation to the Championship.
