Ruud van Nistelrooy intends to extend his stay on English shores as he has reportedly applied to a Championship club after leaving Manchester United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken out for the first time since leaving Manchester United following the arrival of Ruben Amorim. The United legend returned to Old Trafford last summer as assistant manager to Erik ten Hag before becoming interim manager when his fellow Dutchman was sacked in October.

Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has said his goodbyes to the club after a brief but intense few months at the club. The former striker was brought back to his old stomping ground by Erik ten Hag in the summer to act as an assistant to his compatriot.