Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed to return to Manchester United as Erik ten Hag makes coaching changes
Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to Manchester United as assistant coach.
The legendary former United striker has been appointed as Erik ten Hag's assistant on a two-year contract, alongside fellow Dutchman Rene Hake.
Van Nistelrooy was at Carrington's training ground on Monday and the club announced his and Hake's appointment on Thursday.
Steve McClaren and Darren Fletcher remain part of Ten Hag's coaching staff, while Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy have left the club.
Ten Hag said: “I am delighted that René and Ruud have agreed to join our project, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and new energy to the staff.
“It is a good time to renew the technical team and take advantage of the achievements of the last two years to advance to the next level.”
Meanwhile, Man United sporting director Dan Ashworth said: “Together with Erik, we are working to strengthen all areas of the men’s first team operations, and renewing the coaching staff is an important part of that.
“It is a particular pleasure to welcome Ruud back to the club where he enjoyed so much success as a player, and I know that he and René will help reinforce the winning mentality and high standards we strive for.”
United players who missed tournaments this summer, including Euro 2024 and the Copa America, have begun their return ahead of the first days of pre-season. That includes Marcus Rashford, who was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad.
Both Van Nistelrooy and Hake have extensive experience and have coached at the highest level in their native Holland.
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Hake has left his post at Go Ahead Eagles, which he led to ninth place in the Eredivisie last season, to join his old friend Ten Hag.
The pair previously worked together at FC Twente's academy.
Van Nistelrooy, for his part, is well known to English football fans.
He played for Manchester United between 2001 and 2006, scoring 150 goals in 219 appearances for the club before signing for Manchester United. real Madrid.
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The Dutchman helped the club to a Premier League title, as well as an FA Cup and a League Cup during his time at the club.
After retiring from the game in 2021, he went on to work in PSV Eindhoven at their academy and eventually became head coach in May 2023.
After winning the 2022/23 KNVB Cup, he resigned with one game remaining in the 2022/23 Eredivisie season, citing a lack of support from the board.
He recently interviewed for the vacant manager position at Burnley following Vincent Kompany's signing for Bayern Munich.
The changes to Manchester United's coaching staff come after it was confirmed that Ten Hag Continue as boss next season, Despite enormous speculation about his future.
Mr. Jim Ratcliffewhose INEOS bought a 25 per cent stake in the club last season, conducted an extensive end-of-season review.
This also included speaking with several potential replacements for Ten Hag, including Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino.
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Now United have put their faith in Ten Hag, and he is revolutionising the team in an attempt to turn around its fortunes after its worst Premier League finish of last season (eighth).
United are also close to signing two new players.
they are Moving forward on agreements for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood is set to leave the club after an impressive loan spell with LaLiga side Getafe and will not return to United training while he negotiates a transfer.
The future is less clear for Jadon Sancho, who also spent last season on loan to Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund.
