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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Leicester by ‘mutual’ consent after relegation from Premier League

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City by ‘mutual’ consent, the club said on Friday, after the Dutchman oversaw a disastrous second half to the season that ended in relegation from the Premier League.

Van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper at the end of November, joining the Foxes on a deal that was set to last until June 2027. However, he will leave the club two years early after failing to improve the side’s fortunes.

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