Ruud van Nistelrooy parted ways with Manchester United's coaching staff on Monday, as new manager Ruben Amorim arrived at the club’s training complex to begin his tenure at Old Trafford.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Dutchman and former star striker for Manchester United, had been appointed on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag late last month. During his brief spell as interim manager, Van Nistelrooy guided the team to three wins and a draw, culminating in a 3-0 victory over Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday.
Originally hired as an assistant coach in July on a two-year contract, the former PSV Eindhoven boss had expressed his interest in remaining at Old Trafford to work alongside Ruben Amorim. However, with Amorim now taking over as manager, Van Nistelrooy has left the coaching staff.
However, Manchester United issued a statement on Monday confirming that the 48-year-old would not be joining the club's new coaching staff under Ruben Amorim.
In a statement, Manchester United confirmed, "Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud rejoined in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the past four matches as interim head coach."
The club continued, "Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford."
Manchester United also announced that fellow coaches Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel had left the club.
"We will confirm the full men's first team coaching composition in due course," the club added.
Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals during his illustrious playing career at Manchester United, reflected on his time as interim manager, expressing his enjoyment of the role.
"I really enjoyed it, it's been a short but amazing period," he said after the win against Leicester. "We are in an uncertain position but we tried to do our jobs and help the club, which is important."
He added, "There are a lot of feelings there, the way the fans supported me and the team always in difficult moments... To close down this block of games with good results and a good connection I can't thank them enough."
Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United's new manager earlier this month. The 39-year-old arrived in Britain on Monday after wrapping up his tenure as Sporting Lisbon's head coach with a 4-2 victory over Braga.
Amorim was greeted at the club's Carrington training complex by chief executive Omar Berrada, along with sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox, who also welcomed the new manager.
Amorim, a former Portugal international, becomes Manchester United's sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, ending a 27-year reign filled with trophies.
Currently sitting 13th in the Premier League after a rocky start to the season, United are still just four points adrift of the top four.
Amorim's first match in charge will be away at struggling Ipswich on November 24, following the ongoing international break.
The new manager, who revitalized Sporting Lisbon during his four-and-a-half-year tenure, acknowledged the magnitude of the task ahead at Old Trafford.
"I feel ready for the new challenge," Amorim said after his farewell match with Sporting. "I'm not naive, I know that it's going to be very, very different, very tough but I feel that I'm ready."
(Source: Supersport)
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