Ruud van Nistelrooy sends message to Ruben Amorim over Manchester United job | OneFootball

The Sporting boss is expected to bring many of his own coaches to Old Trafford

Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed his interest in working with incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after kicking off his spell as interim head coach with a 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.

The Sporting head coach is likely to bring several of his own backroom staff to United, and Van Nistelrooy - who was assistant to Ten Hag - hopes to help “in any capacity”.

“I’m here to help and serve and give my everything for the club in any capacity with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change.”

The 48-year-old is likely to still be in charge when Chelsea visit Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League amid reports Sporting want to keep hold of Amorim until the international break in November.

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