Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his excitement upon becoming Leicester’s new manager following Steve Cooper’s dismissal. He will observe their match against Brentford this Saturday before officially taking charge until 2027. Van Nistelrooy, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, left his coaching role at Old Trafford recently and will lead Leicester in their upcoming game against West Ham.

Taking over from Cooper, who was let go after only 12 league matches, the 48-year-old swiftly returned to football following his departure from United after Ruben Amorim took over. Van Nistelrooy is thrilled about the opportunity and eager to immerse himself in Leicester City Football Club, citing positive feedback about the organization and its fans.

After managing PSV Eindhoven for the 2022-23 season and achieving success, including two domestic cup victories, Van Nistelrooy now finds himself back in the managerial spotlight. He briefly managed Man United after Erik ten Hag’s departure, securing three wins and a draw. Despite expressing interest in staying at Old Trafford, he was not retained by Amorim, who chose to stick with his own coaching staff.

Van Nistelrooy thanked Manchester United for the support and memories he made during his time there, emphasizing his gratitude towards the club, players, and fans. His coaching journey takes a new turn as he steps into the role previously held by Cooper at the King Power Stadium. As a player, Van Nistelrooy notably scored 150 goals in 219 games from 2001 to 2006.