Edwin van der Sar's move to Manchester United in 2005 was instigated by Ruud van Nistelrooy, who gave Sir Alex Ferguson a three-word plea to convince him to sign his Netherlands team-mate

The Dutchman left United on Monday after being let go by new head coach Ruben Amorim, who declined to keep him on as an assistant coach despite his wish. Van Nistelrooy won three and drew one of his four matches in charge.

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Ruud van Nistelrooy as he walks away from Manchester United, four months on from his return, is that there are plenty of people at the club who would have liked him to stay longer in some capacity,

Burnley may make another attempt to secure Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager following his recent departure from Manchester United, according to reports. The Dutchman, 48, was let go from Old Trafford after new boss Ruben Amorim decided to bring in his own coaching team from Sporting.

Following Ten Hag's dismissal as head coach, Van Nistelrooy took temporary charge of United, winning three and drawing one of his four games in charge. His stock has risen as a result of that stint in charge of the club, with many supporters calling for him to play a part in Ruben Amorim's backroom staff at the club.

The Kelly & Wrighty crew discuss the job Ruud van Nistelrooy did as Manchester United's interim manager and discuss what's next for the Dutch manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy urged Manchester United's players to give everything for new head coach Ruben Amorim in his final address before an emotional exit this week, according to reports. And the Old Trafford icon is said to be holding out hope of a return in the future as he prepares to resume his managerial career elsewhere.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged new manager Ruben Amorim to bring the club’s legend Roy Keane into his coaching set-up following Ruud van Nistelrooy’s exit from Old Trafford. Amorim arrived at Carrington on Monday as Man United confirmed Van Nistelrooy’s departure from the club.