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Leicester City to Part Ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy After Relegation

Russell Martin emerges as the leading candidate to replace van Nistelrooy, with Danny Rohl also under consideration.

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Overview

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season following their relegation from the Premier League.
  • Leicester won only five of 26 league matches under van Nistelrooy, sealing their drop to the Championship.
  • Former Southampton manager Russell Martin has held talks with Leicester and is the frontrunner to take over as head coach.
  • Danny Rohl is also being considered for the managerial role, though Martin remains the club's top target.
  • Leicester faces potential points deductions in the Championship due to alleged breaches of Profit and Sustainability Rules for the 2023-24 season.