Ruud van Nistelrooy says it hurt to leave Manchester United in November after an interim period in charge of the side. The 48-year-old, who replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week, left Old Trafford last month after the appointment of Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was happy to get his tenure as Leicester City manager off to a flying start with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Tuesday but he said they have a lot of work to do if they are to hold their own in the Premier League.

Leicester City have appointed former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. The Dutchman has been confirmed as Steve Cooper 's replacement, signing a deal until 2027 at the King Power Stadium following the Welshman's sacking last weekend.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial journey has taken another significant turn, with the Dutchman stepping into the dugout at Leicester City. However, the former Manchester United striker’s new role at the King Power Stadium comes with a bittersweet backdrop: the pain of leaving Old Trafford after a promising spell as interim manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy went unbeaten during a four-game spell as interim head coach of Manchester United; Leicester sacked manager Steve Cooper on Monday after just five months in charge; Foxes are on a five-game winless run and sit 16th in Premier League,

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was left disappointed and hurt by having to leave Manchester United last month. The 48-year-old was assistant to Erik ten Hag before stepping up to interim boss when his fellow Dutchman was dismissed.

New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he was “astonished” at options that arose from his short stint as interim coach at Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy takes charge of his first game since replacing the sacked Steve Cooper on Tuesday night when the Foxes take on West Ham United at the King Power Stadium.