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Manchester United have confirmed interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club following Ruben Amorim’s arrival as head coach.
The 48-year-old Dutchman took over at Old Trafford on an interim basis after compatriot Erik ten Hag was sacked.
Van Nistelrooy, who joined United as an assistant coach in July on a two-year deal, managed three victories and a draw in his four games during his time as caretaker boss.
However, Amorim has decided against retaining the services of Van Nistelrooy, who spent five seasons at United as a player.
“Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,” the club said in a statement which confirmed Van Nistelrooy’s exit.
“We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.”
United confirmed that fellow coaches Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel have also left the club.
United said they will “confirm the full men’s first-team coaching composition” under Amorim “in due course”.
Amorim arrived at Man Utd’s Carrington training complex on Monday afternoon.
He was greeted outside the men’s first-team building with a hug from chief executive Omar Berrada, and was also welcomed by sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.