It had been expected for several days, it is now official. Free of any contract since the end of his adventure at PSV Eindhoven at the end of the 2022-2023 season, Ruud van Nistelrooy, now reconverted as coach of 2014, was looking for a new challenge. Once announced as the potential successor of Vincent Kompany on the bench of Burnley, the former emblematic player of the Netherlands finally opted for a return to Manchester United, club with which he shone between 2001 and 2006, in order to become the new assistant of Erik ten Hag as confirmed by the Mancunian formation via a press release this Thursday.
“I am delighted that René Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy have agreed to join our project, adding a wealth of experience, knowledge and new energy to the staff. This is the right time to refresh the coaching team as we look to build on the achievements of the last two years and take it to the next level.“, Erik ten Hag rejoiced on the Red Devils’ official website.
