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Van Nistelrooy Exits Leicester City Following Premier League Relegation

In a mutual decision, the 48-year-old coach ended a contract that had been set to run until 2027.

Van Nistelrooy und Leicester trennen sich einvernehmlich
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Overview

  • Van Nistelrooy assumed the Leicester City manager role in November 2024, marking just his second senior head-coaching appointment.
  • Leicester finished 18th in the Premier League, sealing their relegation to the Championship at the end of the 2024–25 season.
  • He managed 27 league games with an average of 0.67 points per match, the club's poorest rate since the 1977–78 campaign.
  • His previous tenure at PSV Eindhoven yielded victories in the 2022–23 Dutch Cup and Super Cup.
  • Leicester City and van Nistelrooy mutually agreed on June 27 to terminate a contract that was due to run until 2027, with the coach thanking players, staff and supporters.