Leicester City have confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the King Power Stadium by mutual consent after joining the Foxes from Manchester United midway through last season.Van Nistelrooy returned

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.

Leicester City have parted ways with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy by mutual agreement after the team were relegated from the Premier League last season, the club said on Friday.