By Victor Kanayo
Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy on Monday left his interim role same day Ruben Amorim resumed duty as Manchester United’s substantive manager.
Amorim was warmly received at the club’s home inside Old Trafford.
His arrival was confirmed in a statement on the club’s website, titled “Ruben Amorim Arrives at Carrington.”
Part of the statement on the club’s X account reads: “Ruben Amorim was greeted outside the men’s first-team building with a hug from chief executive Omar Berrada, and was also welcomed by sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.
“It’s not just Carrington. It’s home. A warm welcome for Ruben Amorim at our training ground.”
Talking about his formal meeting, then work resumption proper, the club wrote, “Amorim will meet key staff members in preparation to start work once his visa is obtained.
“Our new boss has 13 days to prepare for his first game in charge of the first team—our Premier League fixture away to Ipswich Town on Sunday 24 November (16:30 GMT).”
The club have also confirmed the departure of four first-team coaches on X, including Nistelrooy.
The club stated, “Four first-team coaches have departed the club with our best wishes for the future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our club.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy and three first-team coaches have departed the club with our best wishes for the future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to United.”
Manchester United also appreciated the coaches who stood in after Eric ten Hag’s departure.
Manchester United concluded Van Nistelrooy’s temporary stint in charge with a 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday.
Amorin, a 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a deal until 2027 and officially joined the club on November 11, 2024.
