In November, the former Manchester United striker was handed the reins to replace Steve Cooper, who had been sacked after just 12 games in charge. There were questions over Cooper’s appointment and his swift removal, but the abject failure of Van Nistelrooy’s tenure places more criticism at the door of the club hierarchy.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has officially departed Leicester City by mutual consent after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.The Dutchman’s departure comes more than two months after the

Ruud van Nistelrooy departed the King Power Stadium by mutual consent on Friday, seven months after he had taken on the job. His exit leaves the Foxes searching for a new boss a matter of days before the players are due to return for pre-season training.