After leaving Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy turned down offers that were made public.

Ruud van Nistelrooy had a strong desire to continue his journey with Manchester United. Despite receiving offers from other clubs, the former United striker was determined to return to the team this summer under the guidance of Ruben Amorim. Initially joining as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching team, Van Nistelrooy was later asked to step in as interim manager after the Dutchman's departure.

During his time as interim manager, United had an unbeaten record in four games. They secured wins against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League, and a victory over PAOK in the Europa League. They also had a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. However, with Ruben Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford, Van Nistelrooy's services were no longer needed as the Portuguese boss brought in five members of his Sporting coaching staff.

Despite not being kept on as part of the coaching set-up, Van Nistelrooy was open to working with Amorim and rejected other managerial opportunities in order to help United. According to Andre Ooijer, who was part of Van Nistelrooy's coaching team at PSV, the former United striker was fully committed to the club and only had eyes for them. "Ruud wanted to stay as an assistant. He would have said something if he wasn't interested in working with Amorim," Ooijer told The Mirror.

Amorim's decision to not include Van Nistelrooy in his coaching staff did not go unnoticed by the fans. Ooijer believes that if Amorim does not get the desired results in the first few games, the fans may start calling for Van Nistelrooy to return. "He did so well under difficult circumstances, staying unbeaten as a manager. You could tell how much the fans loved him. Just watch how they reacted to him after his last match," Ooijer added.

Now, Van Nistelrooy is looking to get back into management and is in the running to take over at Coventry City, who are currently 17th in the Championship. In his first post on Instagram after his exit, the Dutchman sent a heartfelt message to United supporters. "To everyone at Manchester United Football Club, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support," he wrote.

"It has been a privilege and honor to represent the club as a player, coach, and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together. M.U.F.C 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!" Van Nistelrooy continued.

It is clear that Van Nistelrooy holds a special place in his heart for Manchester United and their fans. He hopes for continued success for the team and is grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the club. As he looks towards his next managerial role, he will always have fond memories of his time at Old Trafford.

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