Ruud van Nistelrooy has given a glowing endorsement for an £85m Man Utd-linked player, praising his ‘maturity’ and talent. The legendary striker was truly blown away by this rising star’s potential! 💥
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the 47-year-old ex-striker for Manchester United and the Netherlands, made a significant impact in his sole season as PSV Eindhoven’s manager. He guided the team to victory in the Dutch Cup but fell short of winning the Eredivisie title for the 2022-23 season. PSV ended the season seven points behind Feyenoord, led by Arne Slot, the current Liverpool manager.
Despite his accomplishments, Van Nistelrooy left PSV before the season concluded, citing a lack of internal support. Since then, he has not returned to management, although he has been linked to various teams recently.
In an interview with the Coaches’ Voice, Van Nistelrooy discussed his tenure at PSV, his managerial philosophy, and his playing days. He highlighted his role in signing players like Xavi Simons, who joined PSV from Paris Saint-Germain in 2022 with a €6 million buy-back clause. Simons excelled, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in 48 matches, before PSG exercised the buy-back clause in 2023.
Van Nistelrooy praised Simons, noting the exceptional scouting work that brought the player to his attention and describing their initial conversations and his plans to develop Simons’ skills. He emphasized Simons’ maturity and eagerness to improve, which led to an outstanding season where Simons became the joint top-scorer in the Eredivisie, debuted for the Dutch national team, and played in the World Cup.
Recent reports suggest Manchester United is interested in signing Simons, but PSG has set a high price of £85 million to ward off potential suitors. Van Nistelrooy concluded by commending Simons’ achievements and character, attributing his success to his dedication and willingness to learn.
