Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was very hurt he had to leave Manchester United.
Following the sack of Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy took over as interim manager for Manchester United recording three (3) wins and one (1) draw out of four (matches).
However, after Ruben Amorim was appointed as new manager for United, the Portuguese chose to sack Van Nistelrooy from his management.
“The moment I took over the interim job what I said was I’m here to help United and to stay to help United, and I meant it. So, I was disappointed, very much so, and it hurt I had to leave,” he said.
“In the end I got my head round it because I also understand the new manager. I’m in football long enough and I’ve managed myself. I understand.
“I spoke to Ruben about it, fair enough to him, the conversation was grateful, man to man, person to person, manager to manager. That helped [me] a lot to move on and straightaway get into talks with new possibilities which of course lifted my spirits.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy has now been appointed as manager for Leicester City, signing a deal which sees him in charge of the club up until 2027.
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