Ruud van Nistelrooy says he would like the Manchester United manager’s job on a permanent basis in the future, but wants to go back to his role as assistant coach when Ruben Amorim takes charge on Monday.
The former United striker returned to Old Trafford in the summer to work under Erik ten Hag, but took interim charge when his Dutch compatriot was sacked on 28 October.
United have won twice and drawn once under Van Nistelrooy, who takes charge of the team for the fourth and final time on Sunday, when they host Leicester in the Premier League.
The 48-year-old won the Dutch Cup in his sole season as PSV Eindhoven manager.
Van Nistelrooy has repeatedly stated that Manchester United are the only club he would put his managerial ambitions on hold for by accepting an assistant’s job.
Asked if he would like to manage the 20-time English champions one day, Van Nistelrooy said: “Yeah, of course.
Van Nistelrooy is under contract with United until 2026, but question marks have been raised over his future with Amorim set to bring in his own staff.
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