Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘could make immediate return to management’ after Man United legend was axed by Ruben Amorim after interim spell

Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly being considered for an immediate return to management after leaving his role at Man United.

The Red Devils confirmed the former striker, who returned to Old Trafford in the summer as Erik ten Hag’s assistant, was leaving the club.

Van Nistelrooy’s exit followed the arrival of Ruben Amorim as Man United’s new head coach, with the 39-year-old bringing in his own coaching staff to the club.

Rene Hake, Ten Hag’s other No.2, goalkeeper coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar and performance analyst Pieter Morel were also been axed to make way for Amorim’s team.

Van Nistelrooy had been keen to stay after an unbeaten four-game spell as caretaker since Ten Hag was sacked.

United head coach Ruben Amorim (left) decided against keeping Van Nistelrooy as assistant

He had an emotional end to his interim spell at Man United after four matches unbeaten

According to The Sun, Van Nistelrooy is being considered to make a return to club management at Burnley.

The report claims the Clarets could be tempted to make a move for the 48-year-old should their form dip under manager Scott Parker.

Van Nistelrooy had been a leading contender to take over as Burnley boss in the summer.

He ultimately opted to return to Old Trafford as Ten Hag’s assistant, reuniting with the club where he scored 150 goals in 219 games between 2001 and 2006.

Burnley ultimately appointed Parker as manager, with the Clarets seeking an immediate return to the Premier League.

Parker’s side are currently fourth in the Championship and just four points off top spot.

The former England international, however, has faced criticism from supporters due to his team only scoring nine goals in their last 13 league matches.

Van Nistelrooy oversaw three wins and one draw in his four matches as Man United’s interim boss. 

Burnley are reportedly considering Van Nistelrooy should results dip under Scott Parker

He had been considered by Burnley last summer before becoming Erik ten Hag’s assistant

He had previously had a season in charge of PSV and led the team to the KNVB Cup.

Van Nistelrooy’s former team-mate Paul Scholes claimed last week that the  

‘I am pretty sure he must have the bug back to be a manager, when you have done it and been successful as he was in Holland, going back to being an assistant must be quite difficult because you must be frustrated.

‘There must be certain things you want to do and you don’t agree with the manager, that you can say but it doesn’t matter because the buck stops with the manager.

‘Just watching him for three games, he did well in Holland winning the Dutch Cup. He looks like he is made to be a manager to me, I think he is better than just an assistant manager.’