New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals his pain at leaving Manchester United but vows to stamp his authority on the Foxes.

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ after cutting ties with Man Utd - Van Nistelrooy returned to United as Erik ten Hag’s assistant in the summer and had a four-game interim spell following his compatriot’s sacking.

Newly appointed Leicester head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was ‘astonished’ by the heightened level of interest in his services on the back of his brief stint in charge of Manchester United. The Foxes officially confirmed the appointment of Van Nistelrooy last Friday following Steve Cooper’s dismissal at the King Power Stadium,