Ruud van Nistelrooy says it hurt to leave Manchester United in November after an interim period in charge of the side. The 48-year-old, who replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week, left Old Trafford last month after the appointment of Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy shares his feelings about leaving Manchester United after a successful interim spell and his new journey with Leicester City. The Dutchman opens up about his conversation with Ruben Amorim and his ambitions to help Leicester avoid relegation.

The former PSV Eindhoven, Groningen and FC Twente glovesman was appointed as Man United’s goalkeeping coach following an Ineos-driven shake-up at Carrington. He replaced Richard Hartis, the man who held the role from 2019 to 2014.