It’s official! Ruud signs contract to manage Leicester until 2027

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It’s official! Ruud signs contract to manage Leicester until 2027

On November 29, Leicester City announced the appointment of Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, replacing Steve Cooper, who was sacked last weekend.

It's official! Ruud signs contract to manage Leicester until 2027

Cooper was sacked just 24 hours after the defeat to Chelsea, having been in charge of the Foxes for just 12 games, having replaced Enzo Maresca, who had led the Foxes to promotion. Before being snapped up by Chelsea. However, Cooper’s performances have not impressed the club sit 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

For Ruud, he was in charge of PSV Eindhoven as his first full-time coach last season. Leading the team to victory in the Dutch Cup. Before going to work as an assistant coach at Manchester United in the summer. When Erik ten Hag was sacked. He acted as caretaker manager for 4 matches, leading the team to 3 wins and 1 draw, before waving goodbye to the club to make way for Ruben Amorim to take over.

Leicester have signed Ruud until June 2027 with the task of keeping the team in the Premier League.

Ruud said: “I am very proud and excited. Everyone I have spoken to has spoken highly of Leicester. They have had so many good stories about the great people who work for the club. The fans and the recent history. I am excited to get started and get to know everyone and I am ready to give my all for the club.”

It is expected that Rudd will take charge of the team on the field for the first time in the ufabet https://ufabet999.app game against West Ham at King Power Stadium on December 3.

Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Rud’s experience, footballing knowledge and winning attitude will be a great asset to us. Leicester City look forward to supporting him to achieve success for our fans and the club.”