Ruud van Nistelrooy's impressive cameo has given Ruben Amorim a head start but has also advertised his credentials as a permanent manager in the future

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,

Manchester United have announced that interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club after the arrival of permanent head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday.

But, after Erik ten Hag was let go, Van Nistelrooy enjoyed his moment at helm, winning three of his four games as interim boss. Of course, with Ruben Amorim now coming in, it only felt like a matter of time until United confirmed that their legendary striker would also be moving on.

The Dutchman has written the foreword to Andy Mitten's new book about United in the noughties and highlighted his feelings for the club

Despite receiving extensive backing in the summer window, Erik ten Hag just could not get Manchester United to start performing with the club enduring their worst start in 35 years.And the defeat to

Amorim inherits a steadied ship but he will dropped in the deep end when he takes charge of training this week and moulding a flawed squad into his 3-4-3 system will be no easy feat

Ruben Amorim will talk with Ruud van Nistelrooy about his Manchester United future when he flies in to England on Monday. Van Nistelrooy has won three and drawn one of his four games in interim charge following the sacking of Erik ten Hag,

Ruud van Nistelrooy's exit from Man United was announced just hours after Ruben Amorim arrived in England on Monday.

The Dutchman scored 150 goals for the club but has limited time to imprint his style on the team during his interim tenure