Man United fans have warned the 48y/o will replace Erik Ten Hag within two years
Manchester United are reportedly 'groomed' Ruud Van Nistelrooy to replace Erik Ten Hag for the next two years.
The former Red Devils striker returned to the club this summer after agreeing to become one of two assistant managers under Erik Ten Hag.
Tasked with getting the best out of United's young attackers, now including Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee, who recently joined from Bologna in a £35 million deal, Van Nistelrooy's impact is already being felt.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has stepped up to take over from Erik Ten Hag
However, according to a recent report from Steve Kay of Football Changers, a new, and even bigger, role could be in store for the 48-year-old.
Kay, who was the first to break the news of Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool, says Van Nistelrooy was offered the United job but turned it down before Ten Hag penned a two-year extension.
Agreeing to take a more coaching-focused role, United are 'training' the Dutch assistant manager to take over at Ten Hag in 2026.
“Make no mistake, Ruud will be the manager of Manchester United for the next two years,” the source told Kay.
During his playing days at Old Trafford, Van Nistelrooy, who also represented his country 70 times, scored 150 goals in 219 games, and lifted three major trophies, including the 2002-03 Premier League.
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