November 2nd 2024.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former teammate of Jaap Stam, is currently serving as the interim manager for Manchester United. This was after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday, leaving the club legend in charge temporarily until a permanent manager is appointed. However, it seems that van Nistelrooy will not be staying on as part of Ruben Amorim's coaching staff, as the new permanent manager has already been confirmed by the Premier League.
Amorim, who is currently the manager for Sporting Lisbon, will finish his duties with the Portuguese club before officially joining Manchester United. This means that van Nistelrooy will have three more games in charge, including a thrilling match against Leicester City on Wednesday. The 39-year-old returned to Manchester this summer to join ten Hag's backroom staff, a move that surprised many since he was previously the first-team manager for PSV Eindhoven.
During a press conference on Thursday, van Nistelrooy expressed his desire to remain on the United staff after the new manager arrives. However, Stam, who played alongside van Nistelrooy briefly at United, believes that his former teammate may not be content with just being an assistant coach. Stam also mentioned that van Nistelrooy's position at the club should reflect his status as a legend and allow him to make a difference.
Stam also pointed out that the decision ultimately lies with van Nistelrooy, but he can't see him staying on as an assistant coach under the new management. Meanwhile, United has been performing well under van Nistelrooy's guidance, scoring five goals against Leicester and facing Chelsea and PAOK in the upcoming matches. If they continue to win, it could put the club in an uncomfortable position, as Stam jokingly mentioned that they might need to give van Nistelrooy a contract.
However, it seems that the club has already made their decision, which is a shame according to Stam. He believes that van Nistelrooy has the potential to become a great manager and it would be unfortunate if he only gets a few games to lead the team. Despite the disappointment, Stam also recognizes the opportunity for van Nistelrooy to make a positive impact in the short-term, starting with the upcoming match against Chelsea. Stam also mentioned that while it would be great to have a Dutch manager at United, it's not just about nationality, but also about van Nistelrooy's skills and potential as a manager.
Stam's comments were made on behalf of BetMGM, and he also encouraged fans to play their new £1million Golden Goals game. Ultimately, the decision to appoint a new permanent manager lies with Manchester United, and Stam hopes that van Nistelrooy will have a chance to prove himself as a great manager in the future.
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