Ruud van Nistelrooy, 48, is ready for a new challenge.
‘Ruud van Nistelrooy, who left Manchester United, has applied for the Coventry City manager’s job,’ the UK’s Talk Sport reported on the 16th (below).
Van Nistelrooy, who was one of the world’s best strikers at Manchester United and Real Madrid, led United as interim manager in the 2024-2025 season after the sacking of Eric ten Haag.
Van Nistelrooy brought stability to the squad and the team went unbeaten since Van Gaal’s dismissal, winning three and drawing one of their four games. United have scored 11 goals and conceded just three in four games, adding stability to the squad and easing the pressure on his expected successor, Ruben Amorim.
New manager Ruben Amorim joined the team during the November A-match window. He arrived in Manchester on the 11th local time and is ready to take charge. Van Nistelrooy reportedly wanted to stay at the club but ultimately left.
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Van Nistelrooy said: ‘I was happy to be back at United. It was a pleasure to be the manager of this team, even if it was only for four games, 메이저사이트 and this moment will definitely help me in my managerial career.’
‘This period has strengthened my bond with the club and I will definitely come back one day,’ he added.
Now, van Nistelrooy has reportedly handed in his own application for another challenge. ‘Van Nistelrooy has applied for the Coventry City managerial job, which is currently vacant,’ reports Talk Sport.
Coventry play in the Championship (England’s second tier) and are currently 17th out of 24 teams with 16 points (4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses) after 15 games.
‘Now that his brief interim stint is over, Van Nistelrooy has signalled his intention to stay in England and pursue a coaching career,’ the media outlet said. Frank Lampard is also in the running for the Coventry City job, so the two could be in contention.’
‘In an interview with TalkSPORT, Coventry said that this is a crucial moment for the club and that they will take their time in appointing a manager,’ the report added.