Premier League: Leicester City appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as new head coach
India TodayLeicester City have announced the appointment of former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach. Van Nistelrooy will attend Leicester's Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday, although first-team coach Ben Dawson will lead the team on the day. Welcome, Ruud van Nistelrooy ðæ ð pic.twitter.com/wHcwZc85eY — Leicester City November 29, 2024 The club's chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, welcomed the Dutchman, highlighting his winning mentality and experience:"It is my pleasure to welcome Ruud to Leicester City," chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said. His appointment marks a significant chapter for Leicester City, a club that enjoyed a fairy-tale Premier League title win in 2015-16 but experienced relegation in 2023.