LEICESTER City, the current club of Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, have parted ways with their manager Ruud van Niestelrooy by mutual consent.
The Foxes, relegated from the English Premier League at the end of last season, announced the decision to part ways with the former Manchester United striker today.
“Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud’s contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect,” the club stated.
“Ruud has overseen a challenging period for the Club. From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to our aims, including through the integration of several promising players from the Club’s Academy into our First Team environment.
“Ruud moves on with the respect and thanks of everyone at the Football Club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future.”
Van Nistelrooy, who left as interim manager at Manchester United in November to take up the Leicester City role following the appointment of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, said he was grateful for his time with the Foxes.
He said: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the Club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the Club well for the future.”
Leicester City added that preparation for the Championship season will continue with the planned start of pre-season on Monday, with first team coaching staff in charge until a new manager is appointed.