Ruud van Nistelrooy on the bench on which Claudio Ranieri worked a miracle

Leicester relies on Ruud van Nistelrooy

An old fox of the penalty area lands in the ranks of the Foxes. A few days after Steve Cooper’s exoneration, Leicester made official the arrival of his replacement. Ruud van Nistelrooy will assume command of the team starting Monday, immediately after Saturday’s away match against Brentford (4 p.m.), which will be managed by interim coach Ben Dawson. The Dutch coach’s contract will last until June 2027.

Van Nistelrooy, a former Netherlands international striker (70 appearances and 35 goals), expressed his enthusiasm via the club“s social channels: “I“m proud and looking forward to getting started, getting to know everyone and giving my all for this team”.

After a season at the helm of PSV Eindhoven, culminating in winning the Netherlands Cup, the 48-year-old coach showed further managerial skills during an interim stint at Manchester United, where he è remained unbeaten in four matches (3 wins, 1 draw).

The challenge ahead is not è simple: the Foxes currently occupy the 16º place in the Premier League, coming off a black period with 4 defeats in the last 5 games. To turn the team around, Van Nistelrooy will have to prove he can live up to his reputation as a promising coach, relying on his experience and skills to turn things around.