Manchester United players want Ruud van Nistelrooy to remain at Old Trafford as their ‘connector’ when Ruben Amorim takes charge, Sky Sports News has reported.
The 48-year-old, who took interim charge after Erik ten Hag was sacked last week, is reportedly backed by Man United players to continue at the club after going unbeaten in his first two games in charge:
“Sky Sports News can reveal there is a swell of support to keep the 48-year-old at Carrington in some capacity after his period as interim manager ends.
“Van Nistelrooy is esteemed by United’s leadership group for the way he carries himself, along with all the staff that serve first-team operations.”
No concrete decisions have been made on the makeup of Amorim’s backroom team yet, but the 39-year-old tactician reportedly aims to bring in five of his colleagues from Sporting Lisbon.
According to Sky Sports, if the expected changes are made, some adjustment to Van Nistelrooy’s responsibilities would be required to keep him at United.