Man Utd hero Ruud van Nistelrooy is said to be on the verge of taking over as Leicester City's next manager
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City’s new manager Gary Lineker has revealed incoming Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was not the Foxes’ first choice to replace Steve Cooper. The Premier League strugglers appointed the former Nottingham Forest boss in the summer following Enzo Maresca’s move to Chelsea.
Ruud van Nistelrooy was deemed surplus to requirements by Ruben Amorim Steve Cooper was fired by Leicester City last week ‘Whoever you go for it’s a gamble,’ the outgoing Match of the Day host told his The Rest is Football podcast. ‘I understand, I’m informed behind the scenes that one or two managers turned it down. ‘But it’s an opportunity for Ruud. It’s a big name to come to Leicester City and I hope it works out.
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