The interim head coach leaves after main United in 4 video games as new supervisor Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s spell with Manchester United has come to an finish, the membership has confirmed a day after the Dutchman led the crew to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Leicester Metropolis in his fourth sport as interim supervisor.
Van Nistelrooy’s departure was introduced on Monday as Ruben Amorim arrived in Manchester as United’s everlasting boss.
“Ruud is, and at all times will probably be, a Manchester United legend,” the membership stated in an announcement.
“We’re grateful for his contribution and the best way by which he has approached his position all through his time with the membership. He’ll at all times be very welcome at Outdated Trafford.”
United assistants Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel additionally left on Monday, with the Outdated Trafford membership saying they might announce Amorim’s workers later.
The 48-year-old van Nistelrooy had steered United to 3 wins and a attract all competitions for the reason that sacking of Erik ten Hag, and the previous United striker expressed a number of instances that he hoped to stay with the membership after Amorim’s arrival.
Ruud van Nistelrooy and three first-team coaches have departed the membership with our greatest needs for the long run.
Thanks in your unwavering dedication to United ❤️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 11, 2024
On his arrival in Manchester, the 39-year-old Amorim was greeted with a hug from Chief Govt Omar Berrada.
The Portuguese is about to fulfill key workers till his visa is obtained and he can step onto the pitch as a coach. The membership stated the visa is anticipated shortly.
Van Nistelrooy joined ten Hag’s workers within the shut season as an assistant earlier than taking up as interim supervisor. He was serenaded by followers at Outdated Trafford after Sunday’s victory.
“That was the fantastic thing about the second in my view the place, yeah, circumstances got here collectively and it was a fantastic second and it was gratitude from my aspect to them, and the reception I obtained was unbelievable,” the Dutchman stated in regards to the reception he obtained after Sunday’s sport.
Captain Bruno Fernandes was one of many gamers who shone below van Nistelrooy, with 4 targets in 4 video games after failing to attain in his earlier 17 below ten Hag.
Van Nistelrooy stated he had helped restore stability and confidence within the membership, who’re thirteenth within the desk with 15 factors after 11 matches however solely 4 factors off third place.
“There’s a basis prior to now 4 video games the place there was robust unity, good spirit, gamers who had been searching for outcomes,” van Nistelrooy stated on Sunday. “And we obtained 4 [positive results] and that was for me actually essential.”
