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.

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,

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

Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy could be set for a surprise sudden return to English football, according to the latest reports. The Sun claims the Reds legend remains a possible managerial target for Championship side Burnley having turned down the Clarets in the summer.

Ruben Amorim will talk with Ruud van Nistelrooy about his Manchester United future when he flies in to England on Monday. Van Nistelrooy has won three and drawn one of his four games in interim charge following the sacking of Erik ten Hag,

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