Ruud van Nistelrooy says it hurt to leave Manchester United in November after an interim period in charge of the side. The 48-year-old, who replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week, left Old Trafford last month after the appointment of Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a stellar start to life as Foxes boss and has made Premier League history after beating them twice earlier this season while at Manchester United

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club.

Speaking candidly, Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he was ‘hurt’ and ‘disappointed’ that he had to leave Manchester United after a brief spell as an interim manager which saw the club win three out of four matches.

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ by Manchester United exit - Van Nistelrooy returned to United as Erik ten Hag’s assistant in the summer and had a four-game interim spell following his co

Ruud van Nistelrooy shares his feelings about leaving Manchester United after a successful interim spell and his new journey with Leicester City. The Dutchman opens up about his conversation with Ruben Amorim and his ambitions to help Leicester avoid relegation.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed Leicester City manager at the end of last week after leaving Manchester United in November.

“He is really big in talent, but small in size,” Amorim told the BBC’s Match of the Day. “He did a great job but he also has to improve. He is a great moment. Ruud van Nistelrooy helped him a lot in his games in charge and now he’s helping me.”

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was left disappointed and hurt by having to leave Manchester United last month. The 48-year-old was assistant to Erik ten Hag before stepping up to interim boss when his fellow Dutchman was dismissed.

New Leicester City manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has confirmed he had a conversation with Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, before he left Old Trafford last month. Van Nistelrooy has however admitted he had been left “hurt” and “disappointed” after being shown the door by United.