Ruud van Nistelrooy: ‘I’m proud, I’m excited to start and give everything I can’
Former United star replaces Cooper on a deal to June 2027 30 Nov 2024 The Guardian - Sport Ruud van Nistelrooy has described himself as “proud” and “excited” after being confirmed as the manager of Leicester on a contract to June 2027, less than three weeks after he left Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy will not take charge of today’s game at Brentford and instead will be in the stands at the Gtech Community Stadium as the first-team coach, Ben Dawson, leads the side, supported by the coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes. Van Nistelrooy will be presented by Leicester on Monday and his first game will be at home to West Ham on Tuesday. The former Netherlands international succeeds Steve Cooper, who was dismissed on Sunday with Leicester 16th, one point above the relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy joined United as an assistant to Erik ten Hag last summer and was placed in interim charge at the end of October after Ten Hag’s sacking. He oversaw three wins and a draw from his four matches. T...