NafisaLeicester City have opted to dismiss manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, sources have informed Football Insider.
The Foxes leadership have been deliberating over the 48-year-old’s position at the King Power Stadium as they explore the market for replacements.
Leicester’s board will now proceed with formalising Van Nistelrooy’s exit after just under six months at the helm.
The Midlands outfit are targeting a coach with a track record in the Championship as they strategise a return to the Premier League.
Leicester seek experienced Championship boss:
Sean Dyche has surfaced as a candidate, while former Southampton manager Russell Martin has also been linked – both possess considerable knowledge of England’s second division.
Van Nistelrooy took over from Steve Cooper at Leicester after catching attention during a stint as interim boss at Man United.
He agreed to a contract lasting until June 2027 upon his appointment, but that agreement will now be terminated prematurely.
Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester record (2024 – present, all competitions):
- Games: 26
- Wins: 5
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 18
- Goals (For / Against): 24 / 55
The former forward has guided Leicester to only five victories and three stalemates across 26 games in all competitions, collecting just seven points after their relegation was mathematically confirmed.
Van Nistelrooy’s team endured an eight-match Premier League goal drought between 1 February and 7 April, effectively sealing their relegation fate.
The Foxes suffered another setback on Tuesday (20 May) after being charged with a breach of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the 2023-24 campaign.
Leicester targeting Schlupp return:
Meanwhile, Football Insider disclosed (20 May) that Leicester are considering a move to re-sign former player Jeffrey Schlupp.
Schlupp, who spent the latter part of this season on loan at Celtic, is nearing the end of his contract at Crystal Palace next month.
Leicester are aiming to revamp their squad following relegation and view the 32-year-old’s experience and flexibility as a valuable asset.
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