Manchester United players are clamouring for club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to remain in some capacity after his period as interim manager ends, Sky Sports News reports.
Van Nistelrooy is esteemed by United’s leadership group for the way he carries himself, along with all the staff that serve first-team operations.
No concrete decisions have been taken on the makeup of Amorim’s backroom team yet, but the incoming head coach does want to bring in five of his colleagues from Sporting, including his long-time assistants Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido, as well as the experienced Emanuel Ferro who operates in that role.
If they are to join, it is hard to see how Van Nistelrooy, who has an assistant manager contract, can still fill that position.
Some tweaking of his responsibilities would be required to keep him at United, but the club legend has stressed his openness to helping differently. He has also thrown his support behind Amorim and has said on more than one occasion that he would love to speak to him.
Beyond Van Nistelrooy, there is also a strong desire for Darren Fletcher, currently first-team coach, to remain under Amorim.
He has been a great link between the academy and the senior side, having taken that same journey as a United player – making over 300 appearances and winning 13 trophies in 20 years.
One source said: “The work Fletcher does may not be the spotlight, but it has been important.”
