The Dutchman's exit was announced on Monday, just hours after new United head coach Ruben Amorim had arrived in England from Portugal. Van Nistelrooy returned to United during the summer as assistant manager, 18 years after he left the club as a player, and was put in caretaker charge following the exit of fellow countryman Erik ten Hag last month.

Ruud van Nistelrooy sent a special farewell message to Manchester United and its supporters after his exit from the club. Van Nistelrooy served as United's interim manager for 4 matches.

Van Nistelrooy took over Man United as interim boss after Erik ten Hag's dismissal at the end of last month. He leaves off the back of the club's 3-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League, with Ruben Amorim set to take charge following the international break.