Leicester considering former Man Utd player as potential replacement for departing Enzo Maresca, who is headed to Chelsea.

According to reports, former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is being considered for the managerial position at Leicester City. The club is in search of a new boss after Enzo Maresca's departure, as he is set to take over at Chelsea.

Maresca's move to Chelsea comes after their previous manager, Mauricio Pochettino, left the club by mutual consent. In order to secure Maresca's services, Chelsea will pay a hefty fee of £10million to Leicester, who he led to a Championship title and promotion back to the Premier League this season.

Despite the potential challenge of starting the new season with negative points due to a charge from the Premier League for breaking Profitability and Sustainability Rules, the Leicester job has garnered a lot of interest. Several names have been linked to the role, including Carlos Corberan of West Brom, former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper, and ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter.

Another name in the mix is Van Nistelrooy, who has been out of a job since leaving PSV last year. The 47-year-old resigned from his position citing a lack of support from the Dutch club's hierarchy. It has been reported that Leicester is considering him for the role, which aligns with Van Nistelrooy's desire to manage in the Premier League.

Van Nistelrooy, who is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, has an impressive resume. He has won numerous trophies with PSV, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. After a successful playing career, he began his coaching journey with the PSV youth team before being promoted to the top job. In his only full season in charge, he led the team to victory in the Johan Cruyff Shield and the KNVB Cup.

However, despite having two years left on his contract, Van Nistelrooy resigned from his position at PSV before the end of the season. The club released a statement citing his reasons for leaving as a lack of support within the club. In his time as manager, he won 33 out of 51 games and lost only eight.

As Leicester continues their search for a new manager, Van Nistelrooy's name remains on the list alongside other top contenders. The odds for the next Leicester manager are currently as follows: Carlos Corberan at 9/4, Steve Cooper at 3/1, Ruud Van Nistelrooy at 7/2, Graham Potter at 5/1, David Moyes at 7/1, and Mark Robins at 8/1, according to Betfair.

It will be interesting to see who Leicester ultimately chooses to lead their team in the upcoming season. With a mix of experienced and up-and-coming names on their shortlist, they have a tough decision to make. But one thing is for sure, whoever takes on the role will have big shoes to fill in order to continue the success that Maresca brought to the club.

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