The Dutchman left United on Monday after being let go by new head coach Ruben Amorim, who declined to keep him on as an assistant coach despite his wish. Van Nistelrooy won three and drew one of his four matches in charge.

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Ruud van Nistelrooy as he walks away from Manchester United, four months on from his return, is that there are plenty of people at the club who would have liked him to stay longer in some capacity,

But, after Erik ten Hag was let go, Van Nistelrooy enjoyed his moment at helm, winning three of his four games as interim boss. Of course, with Ruben Amorim now coming in, it only felt like a matter of time until United confirmed that their legendary striker would also be moving on.

Edwin van der Sar's move to Manchester United in 2005 was instigated by Ruud van Nistelrooy, who gave Sir Alex Ferguson a three-word plea to convince him to sign his Netherlands team-mate

Burnley may make another attempt to secure Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager following his recent departure from Manchester United, according to reports. The Dutchman, 48, was let go from Old Trafford after new boss Ruben Amorim decided to bring in his own coaching team from Sporting.

In his final message as Manchester United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy reportedly asked his players to back Ruben Amorim.Van Nistelrooy returned to United ahead of the new season to

Following Ten Hag's dismissal as head coach, Van Nistelrooy took temporary charge of United, winning three and drawing one of his four games in charge. His stock has risen as a result of that stint in charge of the club, with many supporters calling for him to play a part in Ruben Amorim's backroom staff at the club.

Ruud van Nistelrooy urged Manchester United's players to give everything for new head coach Ruben Amorim in his final address before an emotional exit this week, according to reports. And the Old Trafford icon is said to be holding out hope of a return in the future as he prepares to resume his managerial career elsewhere.

Ruud van Nistelrooy urged Manchester United players to get behind new head coach Ruben Amorim before leaving the Old Trafford club following his interim spell as manager, according to the Sun. The

Ruud van Nistelrooy reportedly sent in a final "demand" to Manchester United players after he was ousted upon the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Ruben Amorim has been urged to bring Manchester United legend Roy Keane into his coaching set-up by former Red Devils striker Louis Saha. The former Sporting Lisbon coach arrived at Carrington yesterday and is expected to hit the grass in the coming days when is work visa his officially approved.