Breaking News: Leicester sack Van Nistelrooy after relegation

Leicester City part ways with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy nine weeks after Premier League relegation, following a late but insufficient turnaround.

Leicester has parted ways with Ruud Van Nistelrooy after a season that got them relegated to the Championship. (Photo credit: BBC)

Leicester City can confirm that manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will leave the club nine weeks after they were relegated from the Premier League.

Leicester were sent down to the Championship at the end of the just-concluded season after a horrible run of results, which included just six wins last season in a campaign that saw them sack Steve Cooper in November and replace him with Van Nistelrooy.

However, the Dutch coach was unable to save them from relegation and paid the price for that result on Friday. Things got better after the Foxes got relegated, but it was too little, too late for the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker.

"I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the club and to thank the fans for their support and take this opportunity to wish the club well for the future," Van Nistelrooy