Ruud van Nistelrooy to become new Leicester City manager post Steve Cooper's removal

Ruud van Nistelrooy to become the new Leicester City manager following Steve Cooper's removal. The team currently ranks 16th in the Premier League.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is on the verge of being appointed as the new manager of "Leicester City", following Steve Cooper's exit from the position. The "Foxes" are currently placed 16th in the Premier League standings, with Cooper securing only ten points across his ten matches at the helm at "King Power Stadium".

Cooper was brought on as head coach over the summer, succeeding Enzo Maresca, who had led "Leicester" to the Championship title and was subsequently recruited by "Chelsea". Van Nistelrooy is available, as "Manchester United" released him after Ruben Amorim's arrival, where previously, the "United" legend stepped into an interim managerial role from being Erik ten Hag's assistant.

The Dutchman joined Ten Hag's coaching team in the summer, showcasing his skills as the manager of "PSV Eindhoven". During his interim tenure at "Old Trafford", he remained undefeated in four matches after Ten Hag's dismissal, including two wins over "Leicester" in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.

His reputation soared during this period, prompting "Leicester" to decide on appointing Van Nistelrooy as their next manager, as sources indicate. Reports mention that Van Nistelrooy has engaged in thorough discussions with the "Foxes" and is expected to be confirmed as Cooper's successor, potentially in time for their match against "Brentford" this weekend.

Former "United" legend Rio Ferdinand lavished praise on Van Nistelrooy's efforts during his brief stint at the club, noting that players "had grown to really like him." Ferdinand stated on his YouTube channel: "His audition couldn't have gone any better. "Knowing him, there was a steely determination inside that said, 'I'm going to put myself in the best position, either to stay at the club in some capacity or someone else is going to say we need you as a manager'."

"He looked the part and delivered. Players needed that. We are in an era of great turbulence, the manager's relationships with some players seemed fractured and irreversible, and fans seemed to have decided that was it. When the new manager arrived – and you always get a bounce – but this was different. Players genuinely grew to really like him, appreciated how he instructed them on different tactical and individual points – as a team – and there was an authentic 'we want to succeed for this guy'."