Coach of PSV Eindhoven at senior and youth level. Two rounds as an assistant coach for the Dutch national team. The United legend with 150 goals in the red shirt was ready to take the main responsibility going forward, but received a phone call from his old club in the summer with an offer van Nistelrooy could not refuse. Last week was chaotic to say the least for the Dutchman, with two upturns.
5-2 win against Leicester in the League Cup after terrific attacking play. Then approved points split against Chelsea on Sunday. At the same time, the confirmation came on Sunday that Ruben Amorim will come in on November 11 with his coaching staff. English media reported early on that Van Nistelrooy had his bags ready for when his replacement makes his entrance at Old Trafford, but after a few intensive days as head coach, it is clear that the 48-year-old wants more.
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“Before I came to Manchester United, I was looking for a place to be a manager, without a doubt. For me, it was a fantastic opportunity to come here. I wanted to be here, so I put that ambition [to be a manager myself] aside and came to help. I just want to stay and do the same, so that’s my goal and focus here,” Van Nistelrooy told Premier League TV.
In other words, ready to help Manchester United move on and put their own head coaching career on hold. After the Leicester and Chelsea games, we firmly believe Ruud van Nistelrooy must be offered to stay to guide Ruben Amorim into place at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
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