Manchester United officially announced today the return of the legendary Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford as assistant manager Erik ten Haag. The former striker, Dutch like the coach, won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield during his playing days (2001-2006) before signing for Real Madrid, and now the ‘devils Reds’ hope to be green their successes on their return.
Next to Van Nistelrooy, René Hake He also joins the staff as Ten Hag’s assistant, according to United’s statement. Steve McClaren and Darren Fletcher They remain on the coaching staff for a while Mitchell van der Gaag and Benny McCarthy they don’t go on.
The appointment of Van Nistelrooy and Hake marked the start of the ‘orange’ tide coming to Old Trafford this summer. Besides him, Have a Hag, who renewed a week ago despite considering his departure for sure thanks to his victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, is about to include two more Dutchmen: the centre-back Matthijs de Ligt and the forward Joshua Zirkzee. On the contrary, now Donny van de Beek was transferred to Girona.
Like Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy and Hake They signed contracts until June 30, 2026. As a coach Van Nistelrooy, 48 years old, he coached the PSV youth team before taking charge of the first team between 2022 and 2023. He was also assistant to Guus Hiddink and Frank de Boer in the Netherlands national team.
hake, 52 years old, managed several teams in the Netherlands in the last two decades and left the Go Ahead Eagles to join Old Trafford.
“Now is a good time to renew the coaching team as we try to build on the achievements of the last two years and move to the next level,” he said. Ten Hags in the statement.
Historical top scorer of the Champions League
Van Nistelrooy He scored 95 goals in 150 Premier League games for United between 2001 and 2006 and is still their all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 35 goals.
“Together with Erik, we are working to strengthen all areas of the men’s first team operation and the renewal of the coaching staff is an important part of that,” said United’s newly appointed sporting director, Dan Ashworth.
“It is a particular pleasure to welcome Ruud to the club where he has enjoyed so much success as a player and I know that he and René will help reinforce the winning mentality and high standards we strive for.”
Source: La Verdad
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