Leicester City have announced the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new first-team manager.
Van Nistelrooy joins Leicester just weeks after his departure from Manchester United.
The 48-year-old Dutchman left United earlier this month after a short spell as interim boss and previously serving as assistant to Erik ten Hag.
He replaces Steve Cooper who was sacked on Sunday after just 12 Premier League games in charge.
“I’m proud, I’m excited,” Van Nistelrooy told the official club website. “Everybody that I speak to about Leicester City Football Club is enthusiastic, has great stories about the quality of the people working at the Club, the supporters, also of course, the recent history of the Club is impressive.
“I think the depth of the squad is very good as well. There are two players in every position of good quality. There’s young, emerging talents, with very experienced players and, obviously, the captain, Jamie Vardy, has the most experience and the character. He’s the face of the Football Club. As a former striker, I can’t wait to work together with him as well.”
Van Nistelrooy will watch Leicester’s match at Brentford on Saturday from the stands before taking charge for the first time when the Foxes host West Ham United on Tuesday.
