Ruud van Nistelrooy sends touching message to Manchester United fans after his exit

• Ruud van Nistelrooy has broken his silence with a touching message following his Manchester United departure
• The Dutchman briefly coached the club in an interim capacity after Erik ten Hag's sacking last month
• New coach Ruben Amorim who assumed his position this week, decided against keeping him

Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken for the first time since leaving Manchester United.

The Dutchman coached the team for four matches before Ruben Amorim took over as head coach.

Ruud van Nistelrooy won three matches as interim Manchester United coach. Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside.
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Van Nistelrooy shared a moment with the fans after Sunday's 3-0 win over Leicester City, but his exit was confirmed the following morning after Amorim landed in England.

Van Nistelrooy's message to fans

On Friday afternoon, the former Red Devils striker shared an emotional message on social media expressing his gratitude to fans, players, and staff.

"It has been a privilege and honour to represent the club as a player, coach and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together," Ruud van Nistelrooy said via his X account.

He also wished the club well in future.

"Manchester United will always have a special place in my heart, and I hope there are many more glory days at Old Trafford very soon - not only because I want the club to do well, but because you all deserve it! All the best and take care, Ruud."

Van Nistelrooy was named interim coach on October 28 following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag.

The legendary striker played for Man United between 2001 and 2006 and scored 150 goals, per Transfermarkt.

Garnacho's message to Ruud van Nistelrooy

Legit.ng earlier reported that Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho sharing a beautiful tribute for van Nistelrooy.

Garnacho was a regular under the Dutchman, scoring twice and assisting once. He expressed his gratitude to van Nistelrooy.

Was Amorim right to let van Nistelrooy go?

In another report, Legit.ng reported that Man United legend Rio Ferdinand suggested van Nistelrooy's exit might be wrong.

The retired defender claimed the Dutchman had formed a strong bond with the players, and letting him go could be a bad decision.

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