Wednesday, 14th November, 2012
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to move into coaching, having been inspired by another former forward’s switch into the dugout.
Van Nistelrooy hung up his boots this summer, bowing out of professional football at La Liga side Malaga.
The striker, who was 35 years old, and has since turned 36, closed the book on a glittering playing career which saw him terrify defences at the very top of the game, notably playing for PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Van Nistelrooy left Real Madrid in 2010, having a spell in Germany at Hamburg and then finishing his career back in Spain, at Malaga.
But football may not have seen the last of Van Nistelrooy, who is now ready to gain his coaching qualifications and move into the managerial side of the game.
"I have kept a close watch on the career of Patrick Kluivert", Van Nistelrooy told Dutch daily De Telegraaf, referring to the former striker who is now an assistant to Louis van Gaal with the Holland national team.
"And I am interested in exploring this avenue", he continued.
relatedNewsStory"I will at least pass my exams and get an internship, while I wait for my chance."
Van Nistelrooy surely has a wealth of experience to stand him in good stead for a coaching adventure.
At international level he won 70 caps for Holland, scoring 35 goals.
On the club scene, Van Nistelrooy collected two Eredivisie titles, one Premier League title, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two La Liga titles and finished as Champions League topscorer three times, amongst other notable achievements.
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