Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City by mutual agreement.
Van Nistelrooy, 48, was hired by the Foxes in November last year but was unable to save the club from relegation to the Championship.
Earlier in the season, he led Manchester United to three wins and one draw in four matches, including two wins against Leicester, as interim manager following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.
Van Nistelrooy has long been speculated to leave the King Power Stadium this summer following his miserable 27-game spell in charge, and the decision has finally been confirmed.
Leicester announced on Friday morning that Van Nistelrooy has left the club in a statement, which read: "Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud’s contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect.
"Ruud has overseen a challenging period for the Club. From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to our aims, including through the integration of several promising players from the Club’s Academy into our First Team environment.
"Ruud moves on with the respect and thanks of everyone at the Football Club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future."
Van Nistelrooy commented in the statement: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the Club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the Club well for the future.”
Leicester then added: "Preparation for the EFL Championship season will continue with the planned start of pre-season on Monday 30 June. First Team coaching staff will oversee the delivery of those plans until a new manager is appointed.
"There will be no further comment until this process has been completed."
The Dutchman was appointed in late November on a contract until 2027 after Steve Cooper was sacked with the Foxes in 16th place, but sinking.
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