Nistelrooy Ready To Stay At Manchester United After Appearing Gemilang At The First Chance

Ruud van Nistelrooy began to gain trust after bringing Manchester United to victory (Instagram/@manchesterunited).

JAKARTA - Manchester United secured tickets for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup 2024/2025 after defeating Leicester United 5-2 at Old Trafford, Thursday, October 31, 2024, early morning WIB.

The match was the first match of the Red Devils under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The brilliant victory left Nistelrooy's name hailed at Old Trafford to continue his leadership permanently.

As is known, Ruud van Nistelrooy was asked to become Erik ten Hag's assistant manager in the summer. However, he said after Leicester's game that he would last as long as he wanted.

Nistelrooy's position as interim manager is likely to continue as Manchester United face Chelsea (3 November 2024) and Leicester City (10 November 2024) in the Premier League and meet PAOK Thessaloniki with the Europa League at Old Trafford, 7 November 2024.

"Of course. I came here as an assistant to help the club. Now in this role, I'm helping as long as needed."

"In the future, in any capacity, I am here to help the club further to build a future, that's my goal here."

"To return to Tuesday (October 29, 2024), of course accept the players and gather for the first day after Erik (ten Hag) had to leave. It was a sad day to share. Mixed emotions," Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports.

Nistelrooy is well aware that his responsibility is now very big because he has to return Manchester United to winning ways.

He wants to restore the supporter's trust in the team.

"It was he who asked me to work here again. In our first conversation, I felt great passion and attention to this club. That's why I was so sad to see him leave."

"Even so, football and life continue. We know that 75,000 people will be waiting for us here. MILLIONs of other people watching at home behind the scenes and radio."

"We try to liven up our mindset and come out and give everything to the fans," said Nistelrooy.

Manchester United confirmed the Carabao Cup quarter-final match against Tottenham Hotspur.

However, supporters are still demanding an improvement in their position in the 2024/2025 Premier League. So far, the Red Devils are in 14th position in the standings.

Therefore, Nistelrooy wants results and performances to be improved immediately in order to save Manchester United.

"It's clear that this will take place in the short term. So, for me today is the most important day after what happened.

"In that short time, we had to start and advance to the quarter-finals. Awards for the players, they played fantastically."

"For now, my focus is on Chelsea on the weekend. I don't think much about anything else," said the former Manchester United player.

Meanwhile, Manchester United officials are still looking for a replacement manager for Erik ten Hag.

Later, the name Ruben Amorim who is now handling Sporting CP has surfaced. The Red Devils have carried out serious negotiations with the Portuguese club.

In fact, Manchester United is willing to pay a Amorium release clause of 10 million. Sporting has also agreed with that.

Stay now waiting for Ruben Amorim's willingness to leave Sporting to dock for Old Trafford.

According to ESPN sources, the arrival of the Amorium could be delayed until the next international break on November 11, 2024.