Ruud van Nistelrooy has been left devastated by his departure from Manchester United, with the Dutchman having turned down two jobs to keep his dream role at Old Trafford

Ruud van Nistelrooy wanted to stay at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim and rejected offers from other clubs in order to return this summer. The former United striker was initially brought in as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer but following the Dutchman’s sacking he was asked to step in as interim manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been left 'devastated' by his Manchester United exit, according to a close friend, after he was axed by Ruben Amorim.