Former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy is anticipated to leave Leicester City following the last match of the season.
The lackluster showing of the East Midlands side, achieving merely 25 points across 37 games, has led to their demotion to the lower division.
Numerous sources have indicated that the Leicester hierarchy intends to hire a manager experienced in the EFL Championship, creating ambiguity around Van Nistelrooy’s future with the team.
As stated by Sky Sports, Leicester has not yet chosen a replacement for Van Nistelrooy, although Russell Martin is said to be the frontrunner.
Additional reports indicate that discussions with Martin and another candidate, Danny Röhl, have not progressed, with the club eager to resolve Van Nistelrooy’s departure before moving forward with any new hire.
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The Dutch coach assumed his role at Leicester after a poor spell under Steve Cooper and has navigated the squad through a tough season.
If the club decides to appoint either Martin or Röhl, they will take charge of Wilfred Ndidi, who has yet to clarify his future at the King Power Stadium.
The Super Eagles midfielder recently penned a new deal, but following Leicester City’s relegation, uncertainties linger regarding his status at the club. Nevertheless, the choice of manager might significantly affect his next steps.
No formal announcement has been made regarding Martin’s potential takeover, but the decision on Van Nistelrooy’s successor will be pivotal as the Foxes brace for life in the second tier.
