Ruud van Nistelrooy snubbed managerial offers to return to Manchester United as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff, potentially playing the long game for his coaching career
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen reckons Ruud van Nistelrooy has his eyes on a managing job.
He's previously worked with the Dutch national team and managed PSV to a cup triumph in the 2022/23 season before resigning with one game to go. Meulensteen, who Van Nistelrooy had approached about working together, is surprised he hasn't taken another managerial role.READ MORE: I've been in Ruud van Nistelrooy meetings at Man United – this is what he's really like
"I think he's had a taste of it and I think he wants more of it. Why has he chosen to go with Erik ten Hag? Probably the fact that there's a chance for him to go back to Manchester United where he had some fantastic years and great memories. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sky Sports deal Sky Sports launches 'lowest price' Premier League package Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £216 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
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