In 2022, Van Nistelrooy, 48, got his first crack at coaching a senior team leading PSV following Roger Schmidt's departure. While he signed a three-year contract and began winning the 2022 Johan Cryuff Shield and 2022-23 KNVB Cup, Van Nistelrooy resigned with one match left in the season due to lack of support from management.

The Dutchman scored 150 goals for the club but has limited time to imprint his style on the team during his interim tenure

Having rejoined United last summer to assist Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy remains open to extending his involvement under the new management. One of his decisive moves as interim was the selection of £42 million Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte against Leicester, a player sparingly used under Ten Hag.

Ruud van Nistelrooy could leave Manchester United once Ruben Amorim arrives. We look at five possible next destinations.