MANCHESTER: Ruud van Nistelrooy’s assistant at PSV Eindhoven, Andre Ooijer, revealed that the former interim manager of Manchester United was disappointed when he had to leave Old Trafford.
The former Dutch and Blackburn defender said that his best friend wanted to remain as an assistant coach at Man United.
Van Nistelrooy took charge of the 13th-placed Premier League club on an interim basis after Erik ten Hag was sacked last month.
He recorded three wins and a draw in four games under his charge, before Ruben Amorim took over the Man United squad.
Amorim also brought his coaching line and Van Nistelrooy had to leave Old Trafford after his name was not in the plans of the former Sporting Lisbon manager.
“Ruud wants to stay as an assistant. He will say something if he is not interested in working with Amorim.
“Ruud had the opportunity to become a manager at another club, but he chose to work at the club he loves the most.
“Don’t forget, Ruud was brilliant (as a manager) at United, drew against Chelsea and won the other three games. You can see the fans love him.
“He excels in difficult situations. He has never lost as a manager.
“If Amorim fails to get good results in the first few games, the fans will definitely ask Ruud to come back,” said Ooijer.
Amorim will be tested in his first game as United manager against Ipswich on November 24.