Following the appointment of Ruud Van Nistelrooy as Leicester City first team manager, Chairman of the club, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said, the former Manchester United striker and coach’s “experience, knowledge, and winning mentality will undoubtedly bring great value to us”.
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Ruud Van Nistelrooy appointed Leicester City new first team manager. Photo: @LCFC |
Nistelrooy will take charge of managerial duties at the King Power Stadium until June, 2027.
Aiyawatt said: “It is my pleasure to welcome Ruud to Leicester City. He joins a Club with a rich history, passionate supporters, and a talented squad, and we are all excited to see the impact he can have as we embark on this new chapter together. Ruud’s experience, knowledge, and winning mentality will undoubtedly bring great value to us, and we look forward to supporting him in achieving success for our fans and our Club.”