The new manager watched from the stands at the Gtech Community Stadium as his side lost 4-1 to Brentford on Saturday afternoon, their joint-heaviest defeat of the season

Ruud van Nistelrooy did not have to wait long to receive his first official Premier League appointment. Leicester City have officially called upon the former Dutch international to lead the Foxes forward as their new manager.

Leicester City have appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager to replace the sacked Steve Cooper on a contract until June 2027, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been confirmed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old succeeds Steve Cooper, who was sacked following the club’s 2-1 home defeat against Chelsea last Saturday, signing a contract to June 2027.

Leicester City have officially confirmed the managerial appointment of former Manchester United striker and interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.Van Nisterlrooy left his coaching role at United earlier

After parting ways with Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy has found a new place as the manager. The Dutchman will continue to be a part of the Premier League as he has joined Leicester City, the club which he defeated as an interim manager with Manchester United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been confirmed as the new manager of Leicester City - with the former Manchester United striker taking over from Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium

Leicester hired Ruud van Nistelrooy as its manager on Friday following his impressive spell as interim coach at former club Manchester United that included two wins over his new team.