Ruud Van Nistelrooy Leaves Manchester United As Ruben Amorim’s Era Begins

Ruud Van Nistelrooy Leaves Manchester United As Ruben Amorim’s Era Begins

  • Ruben Amorim has axed Ruud Van Nistelrooy and three other members of Manchester United's technical bench
  • Amorim is expected to use his preferred team from Sporting Lisbon, as he begins his tenure at Old Trafford
  • Van Nistelrooy led the Red Devils to a four-match unbeaten streak since he took over from Erik ten Hag on interim basis

After taking over as the new Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim has decided against keeping Ruud van Nistelrooy as one of his staff members.

Amorim arrived at Old Trafford on Monday to begin his new role. He replaces Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed on 28 October.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United, Ruben Amorim
Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA.
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Manchester United's record under Van Nistelrooy

Van Nistelrooy had been put in charge on an interim basis as Amorim waited for the international break to ditch Sporting Lisbon and move to England.

The Dutch legend brought back some semblance of stability at the club, leading the Red Devils to three wins and one draw in the four games he was in charge.

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Reactions to the news:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@PovertykillerB:

"He took us out from negative goal diff. Legend."

@DeLigtEra_:

"Thank you Ruud for changing my life in that short period."

@SuunaKing_James:

"Thank you Ruud the best coach in the world."

@ThoughtPillow:

"He shouldn’t worry at all, we will appoint him after we sack Amorim."

@FrancisChipp:

"Amorim clearing out Ten Hags junk already."

@Swagberg:

"Thank you Rud Boy for putting smiles back to all Manchester fans faces."

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United

Amorim had earlier revealed that he would talk to Van Nistelrooy to gauge how best he could fit him into his backroom staff. The club, however, announced on Monday evening that the former PSV Eindhoven would leave the club.

"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," read part of the club statement.

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Amorim has also decided to part ways with Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel, other first-team coaches. The 39-year-old has come with his technical bench, which will be unveiled soon.

Ruben Amorim excited to work with one-player

Briefly News reported that Ruben Amorim is excited to work with one particular player at Manchester United.

As he begins his role as the club's new head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag, the 39-year-old is especially eager to reunite with Manuel Ugarte. The pair previously won the league title in Portugal together before Ugarte's move to PSG.

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