Van Nistelrooy Heads to Leicester City: A New Chapter Begins

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Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, is set to take over as Leicester City's new manager, replacing Steve Cooper. Van Nistelrooy, who had a successful stint as interim coach at Manchester United, has only one previous full-time role managing a senior side, a season at PSV. Leicester is currently 16th in the Premier League, and Van Nistelrooy has his work cut out to win over the dressing room, which struggled with Cooper's methods. His first game may not be until after the international break.

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