Leicester City have sacked Ruud van Nistelrooy as head coach with immediate effect.Van Nistelrooy took charge of Leicester in December 2024, replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium.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.— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 27, 2025The Dutchman endured a torrid period, however, winning just four of his 25 games in charge as the Foxes were relegated from the Premier League. Two of those victories came with Leicester already relegated, following a run of 15 defeats in 16 league games between December and April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});A decision has now been made to terminate Van Nistelrooy’s contract. A club statement 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.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Former Everton manager Sean Dyche has been installed as the early favourite to replace Van Nistelrooy.Read – Five Bundesliga players Premier League clubs should be interested in this summerSee more – Five u-21 European Championship stars set for summer transfersFollow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Leicester City sack Ruud van Nistelrooy as head coach first appeared on The Football Faithful.