Manchester United have named club veteran Ruud van Nistelrooy as one of Erik ten Hag’s assistant coaches.

United announced Van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as Ten Hag’s assistants in a statement on Friday.

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“Manchester United has appointed Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy as assistant managers of the men’s first team, to work under Erik ten Hag until June 2026.

Speaking on the appointment of Van Nistelrooy and Hake, Ten Hag said: “I am delighted that Rene and Ruud have agreed to join our project, adding a wealth of experience, knowledge and new energy to the staff.

” Now is a good time to refresh the coaching team as we look to build on the achievements of the past two years and push to the next level.

“Mitchell has decided that now is the right time for him to pursue his own ambitions in a number one position; I want to pay tribute to his fantastic service over the past two years, and also to Benni for his important contributions. We send them our thanks and best wishes for the future.”

Ten Hag signed a new contract with the club last week, extending it until 2026, and Van Nistelrooy has joined as part of a backroom staff expansion.

Van Nistelrooy scored 95 goals in 150 Premier League games for United between 2001 and 2006.

He is the club’s leading scorer in European competition.

The 48-year-old managed PSV Eindhoven in the 2022-23 Eredivisie season, finishing second and won the Dutch Cup before quitting on the last day.