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Beloved restaurant plays host to new Leicester manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Leicester City's new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has been spotted dining at a Leicestershire restaurant. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker visited Sapori Restaurant & Bar on Friday (December 6), in Anstey, after a recommendation from former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.

The connection to the Italian restaurant came from the now Chelsea boss Maresca, who was himself introduced to Sapori by former Leicester City manager - and Premier League title winning boss - Claudio Ranieri. The establishment has welcomed several Leicester City managers through its doors.

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Andrea Scarpati, 46, who runs Sapori with his wife Cristina, was delighted to welcome the latest Foxes boss to the restaurant. The supreme striker ordered octopus and pork during his visit.

Andrea told LeicestershireLive: "He was recommended from Enzo. Enzo was a regular at Sapori during his time at Leicester. He really enjoyed the whole experience with us - food, service, atmosphere."

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