Ruud van Nistelrooy: Manchester United exit hurt as he refocuses on Leicester City
New Leicester City boss Ruud Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed the pain of his departure from Manchester United but vowed to leave his mark on the Foxes.
The former Red Devils striker takes over from Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium on Friday Agreement signed until 2027,
This comes after four games as interim manager at Old Trafford following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, before his departure Ruben Amorim was appointed last month.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Hired as assistant manager by Ten Hag in JulyHe had three wins and a draw in four games in charge of United and was initially upset about his exit.
“The minute I took over the interim job I said I’m here to help Manchester United and stay to help Manchester United and I meant it. So I’m disappointed, very disappointed that I have to leave and it breaks my heart. .” he said.
“Eventually I understand it because I understand the new coach as well. I’ve been in football long enough and I’ve managed myself. I understand.”
“I spoke to Ruben about it and, to be fair to him, the conversation was appreciative, person to person, person to person, manager to manager. It was very helpful for me to move on and start talking about new possibilities straight away. Big help. Definitely lifted my spirits.”
Van Nistelrooy inherited a team that had a poor relationship with Cooper and was criticized after last week’s Christmas party trip to Copenhagen. Players said their behavior was unacceptable.
He said he examined their roles before taking on the role and believed the players had to respect his authority.
“That’s the only way you can work,” Dutch said. “It’s mutual respect. I also mentioned to the players yesterday that I looked at the squad and started calling to ask about the players because in football everyone knows everyone.
“With two or three calls you hear stories about 20 players and the important thing to me is that you hear there are good people there. That’s important, there are good people there.
“I look at the players and how they play. I obviously don’t know them, but I get the general message… They’re a good group of guys.”
