English Championship side Leicester announced on Friday that Ruud van Nistelrooy has resigned as manager following the team’s relegation from the Premier League.
A club statement indicated that the Dutch manager and Leicester had “mutually agreed” to terminate his contract immediately.
The 48-year-old took over the struggling Foxes in late November after a short period serving as Manchester United’s caretaker manager.
However, he could not halt their downward trajectory, and they returned to the Championship after only one season back in the Premier League.
“From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to our aims, including integrating several promising players from the club’s academy into our first team environment.
“Ruud moves on with the respect and thanks of everyone at the football club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future.” The club said in a statement.
Van Nistelrooy said: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the club.”
