After being denied a position in the backroom staff of new manager Ruben Amorim, Ruud van Nistelrooy quit Manchester United.
After fellow countryman Erik ten Hag was fired, the 48-year-old Dutchman temporarily took charge at Old Trafford.
In his four games as interim manager, Van Nistelrooy, who signed a two-year contract to become United’s assistant coach in July, achieved three wins and a tie.
Van Nistelrooy, a former Netherlands striker who played for United for five seasons, has not, however, agreed to stay with Amorim.
“Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,” the club said in a statement which confirmed Van Nistelrooy’s exit.
“We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.”
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Pieter Morel, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Rene Hake, United’s other coaches, have also departed the team.
Darren Fletcher, a former midfielder for United, will continue to teach and serve as a liaison between the academy and the first team.
Under the new Portuguese manager, United stated that they will “confirm the full men’s first-team coaching composition” “in due course.”
Amorim, who came in earlier this month on a two-and-a-half-year contract, arrived in the UK on Monday afternoon after leaving his position as Sporting manager.
Omar Barrada, the chief executive of United, visited him at the Carrington training ground and gave him a tour of the facilities.
The 39-year-old has 13 days over the international break to get ready for his Premier League away debut as United’s manager on November 24 against Ipswich.
