Manchester United Bid Farewell to Van Nistelrooy as Ruben Amorim Takes Over
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s time as interim manager of Manchester United has come to an end, with the club confirming his departure a day after he led the team to a 3-0 victory over Leicester City in his fourth match at the helm
In a statement, Manchester United praised Van Nistelrooy’s contributions, calling him a “legend” of the club. The club expressed gratitude for his professionalism and commitment during his time as interim boss, noting that he would always be welcome at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman, who had initially joined Erik ten Hag’s staff as an assistant before stepping up as interim manager, had guided United to three wins and a draw in his short tenure. Despite his successful spell, the club announced the arrival of Ruben Amorim as the permanent manager, marking the end of Van Nistelrooy’s brief managerial stint.
Van Nistelrooy, who had been with United for several years as a player before returning as an assistant, expressed his hope to remain with the club after Amorim’s arrival. However, the decision to appoint the Portuguese manager was confirmed shortly after Van Nistelrooy’s final match. The 48-year-old was given an emotional farewell by fans at Old Trafford after the victory against Leicester, where he had restored some stability and confidence to the team. Under his interim leadership, United had moved up the table and were only four points behind third place.
Ruben Amorim, who arrived in Manchester on Monday, was warmly greeted by United’s Chief Executive Omar Berrada. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager is set to meet with key staff as he awaits his visa, which is expected to be processed shortly. With Amorim’s appointment, the club hopes to move forward with a permanent managerial solution, while Van Nistelrooy’s brief but impactful time as interim manager will be remembered for stabilizing the team and boosting morale following the departure of Erik ten Hag.
