Van Nistelrooy out as coach of relegated Leicester

LONDON (AP) — Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed to terminate his contract as coach of Leicester, the English club said Friday.

FILE - Leicester's head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Leicester City, at The American Express Stadium in Brighton, Saturday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, File)

LONDON (AP) — Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed to terminate his contract as coach of Leicester, the English club said Friday.

The former Netherlands strikertook over Leicesterin November last year on a contract through June 2027, but he couldn’t prevent relegation as the team finished the Premier League in 18th place.

The club said it is looking for his replacement.

It thanked Van Nistelrooy for his “dedication and hard work,” while the former Manchester United star wished the team well for the future.

The 48-year-old Van Nistelrooy previously coached Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and acted as an interim coach for United.

Leicester faces the possibility of apoints reductionin the Championship next season for a possible breach of financial rules.

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