Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Manchester United have announced that former player Ruud van Nistelrooy has joined Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff.
The legendary Dutch legend, who played
for Man Utd from 2001 to 2006 will become the club's new assistant
manager until June 2026, with Rene Hake also joining.
“I am delighted that Rene and Ruud
have agreed to join our project, adding a wealth of experience, knowledge and
new energy to the staff,” Ten Hag told the club's official website.
“Now is a good time to refresh the coaching
team as we look to build on the achievements of the past two years and push to
the next level.”
New sporting director Dan Ashworth said: "Together with Erik, we are
working to strengthen all areas of our men's first-team operations and
refreshing the coaching staff is an important part of that.
"It's 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 Rene will help reinforce the winning mentality and high standards
we are aiming for."
It marks a return to Old Trafford for Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals in
219 appearances for United between 2000 and 2006.
After retiring in 2012, Van Nistelrooy
started his coaching career as an assistant for the Dutch national team before
working his way through the ranks in PSV Eindhoven’s academy system.
He went on to become PSV's head coach for
the 2022/23 season, winning the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield, before
leaving the Dutch side in May 2023.
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