Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City after the club confirmed his contract has been mutually terminated with immediate effect.
The Dutchman signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in November last year but leaves just seven months into the deal after overseeing the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Van Nistelrooy, who replaced Steve Cooper, won only four of his 24 league matches in charge, with two of those victories coming after their fate had already been sealed.
The Foxes set an unwanted Premier League record under the Dutchman by going nine home games without scoring a single goal.
Van Nistelrooy said: “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.”
Former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche is the bookmaker’s favourite to replace him, with Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl and Michael Carrick, who recently left Middlesbrough, also tipped to be in the frame.
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