2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Nathan Ridley, Oscar Maung-Haley)
Ruud van Nistelrooy is bracing himself to discover if he has a future at ahead of Ruben Amorim's impending arrival at Old Trafford. Since Erik ten Hag's departure, Van Nistelrooy has stepped in to steer United through their last four games as interim boss, with the club winning three and drawing once. However, with Amorim's imminent takeover and his expected entourage of staff, Van Nistelrooy could be set to depart Old Trafford.
The legendary United forward expressed a desire to stay on under Amorim, even revealing his ultimate goal to take the reins at Old Trafford one day. Discussions between the Dutchman and the Portuguese coach are set for this week, reports . After leading the team to a convincing 3-0 triumph over at home, a visibly moved Van Nistelrooy paid tribute to the United supporters, telling BBC Sport: "I really enjoyed it, it's been a short but amazing period.
We are in an uncertain position but we tried to do our jobs and help the club which is important." "There are a lot of feelings there, the way the fans supported me and the team always in difficult moments it was a special moment. To close down this block of games with good results and a good connection I can't thank them enough.
We will learn what the further plan is now." Van Nistelrooy added: "[The club hierarchy] said, 'okay, it's going to be four [games], it's going to be announced a new head coach' etc, etc. So, for me, it is important to have that clarity and I appreciated that.
In the end, the most important thing is this football club, and I'm here to support that in my role. "As I said, I want to continue doing that in the future and now also the communication was okay, [that] 'after the block of four games, there will be communication towards you and your colleagues that are in an uncertain situation'. So, I expect to hear today or tomorrow from them.
" In addition, Amorim - whose tenure at Sporting has been adorned with silverware over four and a half years - is set to bring along his assistants Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido. Despite the impending changes, Van Nistelrooy remained composed prior to the win over Leicester, telling reporters last Friday: "I am calm, to be fair. I am trusting the process.
"I believe the outcome will be good because I believe that as long as I'm here, there is no news. I am here at Manchester United, so that is my focus. I am calm in that sense and whenever the communication takes place, I will see.
" Due to the international break, Amorim won't be back in the dugout until Sunday, November 24, when the Red Devils are set to face newly-promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road..
