Ruud van Nistelrooy departed the King Power Stadium by mutual consent on Friday, seven months after he had taken on the job. His exit leaves the Foxes searching for a new boss a matter of days before the players are due to return for pre-season training.

In November, the former Manchester United striker was handed the reins to replace Steve Cooper, who had been sacked after just 12 games in charge. There were questions over Cooper’s appointment and his swift removal, but the abject failure of Van Nistelrooy’s tenure places more criticism at the door of the club hierarchy.

Leicester City have announced that Ruud van Nistelrooy will leave the club with immediate effect.The Dutch manager began the 2024/25 season as assistant to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United before