Ruud van Nistelrooy has been confirmed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old succeeds Steve Cooper, who was sacked following the club’s 2-1 home defeat against Chelsea last Saturday, signing a contract to June 2027.

The new manager watched from the stands at the Gtech Community Stadium as his side lost 4-1 to Brentford on Saturday afternoon, their joint-heaviest defeat of the season

Ruud van Nistelrooy did not have to wait long to receive his first official Premier League appointment. Leicester City have officially called upon the former Dutch international to lead the Foxes forward as their new manager.