Ruud van Nistelrooy says it hurt to leave Manchester United in November after an interim period in charge of the side. The 48-year-old, who replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager last week, left Old Trafford last month after the appointment of Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy shares his feelings about leaving Manchester United after a successful interim spell and his new journey with Leicester City. The Dutchman opens up about his conversation with Ruben Amorim and his ambitions to help Leicester avoid relegation.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club.