Manchester United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has shared details of his last conversation with former manager Erik ten Hag, following Ten Hag’s dismissal on Monday.
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As the club works on finding a permanent replacement, former player Van Nistelrooy, who previously served as Ten Hag’s assistant, has stepped in as interim manager.
Reflecting on Ten Hag’s departure, Van Nistelrooy disclosed the final exchange between them after the Dutch manager’s exit was confirmed.
Speaking ahead of Man United’s huge Premier League game with Chelsea, Van Nistelrooy revealed: “I saw him on Monday and spoke to him before the (Leicester) game.
“He was disappointed and touched because he really cared for the club. That’s why he’s also hurt that he had to leave but also proud of his achievement here winning the two cups.”
Following five years as a player for United, Van Nistelrooy rejoined the club in July to support Ten Hag as his assistant manager.
With Ruben Amorim expected to be appointed soon, Van Nistelrooy has confirmed his intention to remain at United, serving as the new manager’s assistant through at least the end of next season.
“It’s going to be short job as an interim – that was communicated very clearly, and I was happy with that,” he said.
“I decided to come back here for a very important reason: that I am here as an assistant, I came here to help the club forward and I am still very motivated to do so in any capacity, as an assistant and now an interim.
“After this I go back to my assistant contract I have here for this season and the next. I am very motivated to stay here and help the club forward.
“It was very disappointing that Erik had to leave but then you have to switch the mind-set to win. There was a game 75,000 fans and millions watching at home.”
