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Ruud van Nistelui will take the helm of Leicester City.
The British Telegraph reported on the 28th (Korea Standard Time) "Van Nistelui is close to returning to the English Premier League as Leicester City's manager. Manchester United legend Van Nistelrooy has held extensive talks with Leicester's senior ranks this week and will be confirmed to replace Steve Cooper, who was fired for his lackluster performance," he reported.
Leicester had to find a new manager as Enzo Maresca, who led the promotion to the EPL, left for Chelsea ahead of this season. In response, Leicester brought in Coach Cooper, who had experience leading Nottingham Forest.
Leicester have been very disappointed in Cooper's past five months, although they have given him a lot of support. Leicester are 16th in the league. The point gap with the relegation zone is only one point. Prior to the Boxing Day, Leicester decided to replace Cooper.
Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and former West Ham United manager David Moyes were mentioned as Cooper's replacement, but Van Nistelrooy is finally on the verge of being appointed. After the Telegraph's report, experts in the transfer market are also delivering Van Nistelui's trip to Leicester at the same time.
Van Nisteloui will be able to soothe the sadness of not being able to accompany Manchester United in Leicester. Van Nisteloui returned to his home club Manchester United after being contacted by coach Erik ten Hag ahead of this season. As a head coach, he helped revive Ten Hag but ultimately failed, and Van Nisteloui was named interim coach before finding a replacement.
Under Van Nistelrooy's interim coach, Manchester United had a good performance of 3 wins and 1 mura. Manchester United fans and Van Nistelrooy himself wanted to stay. However, after a conversation with manager Huven Amorim, Van Nisteloui left Manchester United. Van Nistelui said he would accept any role, but the conversation does not appear to have been successful. Van Nistelui was forced to leave the team less than half a season after returning to his home.
Still, Van Nistelrooy made a short but impressive performance at Manchester United, connecting with several clubs and sitting as Leicester's head coach. Van Nisteloui doesn't have much experience as a manager. Still, after retiring from his career, he led PSV Eindhoven to win the Dutch League Cup.
Another story is expected to be written when Van Nistelui leads Leicester as a manager and meets Manchester United again. An official announcement from Leicester is expected soon.
rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
