Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United following the arrival of new manager Ruben Amorim, the club announced on Monday. The Dutchman, a former star striker at the club, was put in temporary charge after the sacking of Erik ten Hag late last month.

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United after Ruben Amorim joins as new manager

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and created two more in his team's spirited 3-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City on Sunday, a victorious send-off for Ruud van Nistelrooy in his finale as interim manager.

PL: Manchester United beat Leicester City in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s last game as interim manager

Ruben Amorim revealed Friday that he was told by Manchester United "it was now or never" after being handed a brief midway through the season to restore the struggling Premier League giants to the pinnacle of English and European football.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy is well aware that his interim manager stint at Manchester United will be a short one, but the Dutchman said on Thursday that he expected to still be in charge for this weekend's Premier League clash at home to Chelsea.

PL: Ruud van Nistelrooy to stay in charge of Manchester United’s home game against Chelsea

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as Manchester City crashed out 2-1 to Tottenham.

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