RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has penned an emotional farewell message to his beloved Manchester United fans.
The interim boss failed to make the cut on new manager Ruben Amorim’s coaching staff.
Van Nistelrooy had been holding out hope to go sink back into his assistant role at Carrington following Amorim’s arrival on Monday.
But the new Portuguese manager decided to axe him from the staff in a bid to start afresh.
The club legend’s statement read: To everyone at Manchester United Football Club.
“In particular the backroom staff, the players and the fans. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support.
“It has been a privilege and honour to represent the club as a player, coach and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together.
“Man United will always have a special place in my heart, and I hope there are many more glory days at Old Trafford very soon – not only because I want the club to do well, but because you all deserve it!
“All the best and take care, Ruud.”
The legendary striker took charge of United during the four matches after Erik ten Hag’s sacking.
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