Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy returned to the club in a coaching capacity in July 2024 and is in charge at Old Trafford on an interim basis until Ruben Amorim takes over as Erik ten Hag’s successor on November 11
Manchester United players want Ruud van Nistelrooy to remain at the club when Ruben Amorim takes charge as their ‘connector,’ appreciating the way he has communicated with them.
Sky Sports News can reveal there is a swell of support to keep the 48-year-old at Carrington in some capacity after his period as interim manager ends
No concrete decisions have been taken on the make up of Amorim’s backroom team yet, but the incoming head coach does want to bring in five of his colleagues from Sporting, including his long-time assistants Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido, as well as the experienced Emanuel Ferro who operates in that role.