Leicester City appoint Ruud Van Nistelrooy as new head coach

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

English Premier League team Leicester City announced Friday that they appointed Dutch coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy as their new head coach.

Ruud has agreed terms on a contract valid until June 2027, according to a statement.

"It is my pleasure to welcome Ruud to Leicester City. He joins a Club with a rich history, passionate supporters, and a talented squad, and we are all excited to see the impact he can have as we embark on this new chapter together," said Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Leicester City chairman.

Nistelrooy, 48, said: "I’m proud, I’m excited. Everybody that I speak to about Leicester City Football Club is enthusiastic. They have great stories about the quality of the people working at the Club, the supporters and, of course, the recent history of the Club is impressive. I’m excited to start and to get to know everyone and give everything I can for the Football Club."

Former Manchester United striker previously helmed his former club as an interim manager from October to November, until Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim's arrival.