Ruud van Nistelrooy is the number 1 favorite to secure the Leicester City manager's job, according to English media. The club's leaders sacked coach Steve Cooper a few days ago due to poor results and disagreements with the players. Now, it looks like Ruud van Nistelrooy will replace Cooper at the head of the King Stadium bench. Graham Potter and David Moyes were the other two names mentioned in connection with the Leicester manager's role, but Van Nistelrooy currently leads the race.
The former Dutch player was part of Erik ten Hag's technical staff at Manchester United. He took charge of the club on a temporary basis after the dismissal of Ten Hag, until the appointment of Ruben Amorim, as the new coach of the Red Devils. Meanwhile, Hamburger SV in the German second division has also expressed interest in Ruud van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy has played for Hamburger SV as a player for 1 season, but despite his previous association with the club, the Dutchman is more inclined to accept Leicester City's offer. This is because Nistelrooy will have the opportunity to manage a team in the league with the highest level of European football.
The Dutchman was in charge of United for 4 matches, winning 3 of them and drawing 1. In addition to this experience, Van Nistelrooy has also managed PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, securing 34 wins in 50 matches. The technician managed to win the Dutch Cup.
Van Nistelrooy wanted to remain a part of Manchester United, but the club's new manager, Ruben Amorim, decided to give the Dutchman the freedom to leave, preferring to work with his staff at the top of United. However, it seems that the technician can return to the Premier League again very soon.
