The Dutchman is linking up with his national team again, after agreeing to become part of Ronald Koeman's coaching team.
He is set to take up the role of assistant coach on 1 February.
Ruud van Nistelrooij will be part of the Dutch national team's coaching staff from February 1. The former striker will join Ronald Koeman as an assistant coach in preparation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Welcome back, Ruud! ud83eudde1#NothingLikeOranje #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/OVlzMrwqXh— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) January 16, 2026Van Nistelrooy, who hit 150 goals in 219 games for United, the 11th-biggest tally in our entire history, was most recently working as manager of Leicester City.