Man United have confirmed the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as assistant managers to Erik ten Hag as several changes are made to the Dutch coach’s staff at Old Trafford.The Manchester club confirmed the news on Thursday stating that the Dutch duo have now arrived at the Premier League club to begin their roles as the Red Devils hope for a better season than the last campaign.Many feel that Ten Hag is lucky to still have his job at Man United for the 2024/25 campaign having guided the club to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, as well as finishing bottom of their Champions League group.However, United were victorious in the FA Cup and that has bought the 54-year-old more time.
Ten Hag wanted to make changes to his staff over the summer, with van Nistelrooy and Hake being two, signing deals until 2026.Man United have also confirmed that Steve McClaren (senior first-team coach) and Darren Fletcher (first-team coach) will stay on at Manchester United; while Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy have left the Premier League club.Erik ten Hag is “delighted” to have Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake at Manchester United. Ten Hag told Manchester United’s media team about the arrivals of Van Nistelrooy and Hake:
“I am delighted that Rene and Ruud have agreed to join our project, adding a wealth of experience, knowledge, and new energy to the staff.Now is a wonderful moment to freshen the coaching staff as we strive to build on our successes from the previous two years and advance to the next level.Van Nistelrooy has been out of coaching since leaving PSV Eindhoven in 2023, and he is hoping to advance his career by working with Ten Hag at Manchester United.
Ruud van Nistelrooy makes his return to Manchester United The former Manchester United striker returns to Old Trafford after leaving in 2006 to join Real Madrid.
The Dutch coach had a highly successful Premier League career, winning every trophy in England while with United.Van Nistelrooy went on to make 219 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 150 goals and assisting on another 30.
Manchester United fans will be overjoyed to see their former striker return and will try to replicate the Dutchman’s success in the future years.Manchester United has confirmed the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as assistant managers to Erik ten Hag. This change is part of several adjustments to the coaching staff as the club aims to improve on last season’s performance. Despite a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League and an early exit from the Champions League, Ten Hag’s FA Cup victory has secured him more time to turn things around.
Van Nistelrooy, a former United striker, and Hake have signed contracts until 2026. Meanwhile, Steve McClaren and Darren Fletcher will continue in their roles, while Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy have departed. Ten Hag expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments, highlighting their experience and the fresh energy they bring to the team.
Van Nistelrooy returns to Manchester United after his successful playing career, hoping to advance his coaching career under Ten Hag’s leadership. His return is particularly exciting for fans, given his impressive record of 150 goals in 219 appearances for the club.
