Man Utd cult hero eyes Prem manager job after turning down multiple offers
RUUD VAN NISTELROOY is eyeing a managerial role in the Premier League after almost a year away from the dugout.
The Dutchman has rejected several offers since leaving PSV in the summer.
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Van Nistelrooy led his former club to a second-place finish and a Dutch Cup win during his only season in charge.
Several clubs have tried to lure him back into management this season, including Dutch side Heerenveen.
However, the 47-year-old has now revealed he wants to coach in England or Spain.
He is quoted by The mirror explains: “I have had offers from several clubs, including in my own country, but I would like to work in England or Spain.
“I want to coach in a league where I have played because I speak the language fluently in those countries. I think I have gained a lot of experience. I have gone through the ranks.”
“I managed the younger youth teams at PSV Eindhoven, coached the under-21s and then became manager of the first team.
“I have managed many different players. I have helped young talented players to develop and grow, such as Gakpo, Madueke, (Johan) Bakayoko and Xavi Simons. I have been able to support them in their development.
“For me it is important that it is a well-organized club. I still want to work with young players, but ideally with a mix of experienced professionals.
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“I want to help them improve and bring a winning mentality. The latter is the most important thing. With my football style.”
Before becoming PSV manager, Van Nistelrooy worked with the club’s youth teams earlier in his coaching career and was also assistant manager of the Netherlands.
The former striker spent five years as a player in England after joining Manchester United in 2001.
He went on to score 150 goals in 219 appearances for the Red Devils, including 95 Premier League goals.
Van Nistelrooy also finished as top scorer during United’s title-winning 2002/03 season, one of four major trophies he won with the club.