BREAKING NEWS: After discussions with the former Premier League manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy departs Leicester.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has officially left Leicester City by mutual consent, bringing an end to his short-lived and turbulent stint as manager.

What happened
Departure details: Van Nistelrooy stepped down today (June 27, 2025), less than seven months after his appointment in November 2024, following the team’s relegation from the Premier League

Contract and exit: He initially signed a deal through June 2027, but both parties agreed to terminate it early. The delayed announcement was reportedly tied to the club’s financial calendar

Lacklustre results: Under Van Nistelrooy, Leicester won just five of 27 league games, plummeting into a record‑setting slump — including eight consecutive games without scoring and nine straight home games failing to find the net

Why now?
Relegation fallout: The team dropped into the Championship, finishing 18th with a 13‑point gap to safety

Financial pressures: Leicester face scrutiny over Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR) and potential point deductions, pushing for cost-effective changes

Internal dissatisfaction: Extended losing streaks, questionable team selections, and off-field friction — including player unrest around key figures like Winks and Faes — fueled the decision

Statements from the exit
Club: Expressed gratitude for his “professionalism and dedication” and confirmed the coaching staff will lead preseason prep from June 30

Van Nistelrooy: Thanked players, staff, and fans, and wished the club well for the future

Who’s next?
Sean Dyche is currently the frontrunner—he’s familiar with LCFC’s director of football, lives locally, and brings experience working under tight budgets

Other contenders: Danny Röhl, Michael Carrick, and potentially Russell Martin (though he’s now snapped up by Rangers) are also in discussion

What happens next
Pre-season training begins on June 30, overseen by the current coaching team (likely Andy King & Andrew Hughes) until a new permanent manager is appointed

Identifying a candidate who can restore morale, navigate financial constraints, and lead Leicester back to the Premier League will be their top priority — especially before the Championship season kicks off.

In short, Leicester have pulled the trigger on a change they’ve been edging toward for months. With Van Nistelrooy gone, the focus now shifts to finding a manager who can steady the ship ahead of a crucial season in the Championship.