Manchester United has officially parted ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy following the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the new head coach.
The announcement came shortly after Amorim’s arrival at the club, with Van Nistelrooy among four staff members leaving to make way for the new coaching setup.
Van Nistelrooy joined United in the summer as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff, before stepping in as interim head coach in October following a managerial shake-up. During his brief stint in charge, Van Nistelrooy guided the team to three wins and one draw from four matches.
The decision to part ways with Van Nistelrooy was made swiftly, just a day after United’s home victory over Leicester, ensuring a clean break without turning the situation into a prolonged saga. It appears Van Nistelrooy had been expecting this outcome.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro was one of the first to pay tribute to Van Nistelrooy, expressing his gratitude on Instagram. “Forever grateful. Legend,” Casemiro wrote, sharing a heartfelt image of the two during a moment of mutual respect on the Old Trafford touchline.
Van Nistelrooy played a key role in helping Casemiro regain his form, particularly by setting up a more compact midfield and forging a strong partnership with Manuel Ugarte, which has been described as “horrible to play against” by opponents.
While his exit marks the end of his time at United, Van Nistelrooy’s reputation has only grown stronger, and he is likely to be in high demand. His tactical acumen and calming influence in the dressing room have not gone unnoticed by players, with Casemiro’s tribute highlighting his impact.
It’s expected that Van Nistelrooy won’t be out of work for long, and there is even speculation that he could take on a Premier League managerial role, potentially facing off against his former colleague Ruben Amorim.