A potential return to Manchester United for Robin van Persie has been supported by Wayne Rooney, who has labelled the United icon a “great character.”With Erik ten Hag thought to be in pole position to succeed Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United, he has been tipped to bring with him a Dutch coach. Ruud van Nistelrooy was reported to be in the running to join ten Hag, but the former United striker has agreed to take over at PSV Eindhoven.
Van Nistelrooy, 45, has worked with various age-group teams at the Eredivisie club. And he was also Holland’s assistant at the European Championships last summer. But he will now replace current boss Roger Schmidt at the expiration of his contract this summer.
But another former Dutch star, who held legendary status at Old Trafford, has been mentioned as a contender to …
- April 2, 2022
