He joined the East Midlanders just weeks after leaving his position at Manchester United, where was part of the coaching staff before becoming interim manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked.
Before that, the Dutchman spent one season in charge of PSV Eindhoven where he won both domestic cups and secured a second place finish in the Eredivisie.
Van Nistelrooy was busy during that 2022/23 campaign, signing new fewer than 12 players, all with varying degrees of success.
Among those who joined included a current Premier League star and one who also had a brief spell at the King Power Stadium.
So, with that, here are three of the best signings Van Nistelrooy has made as a manager.
