The Dutchman scored 150 goals for the club but has limited time to imprint his style on the team during his interim tenure

Ruud van Nistelrooy's spell at with Manchester United has come to an end, the club said in a statement on Monday, a day after the Dutchman led the team to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City in his fourth game as interim manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy knows Manchester United’s return to the top will take time but relishes the challenge of helping a club he says still shares positive traits from his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has now left Manchester United, just over 24 hours on from leading the club to a 3-0 victory over Leicester City

Ruud van Nistelrooy lingered on the Old Trafford pitch after Manchester United thrashed Leicester City 3-0 on Sunday in his final game as interim boss, but the Dutchman said it was more about celebrating a great moment than a potential goodbye.

Ruud van Nistelrooy looked emotional as he waved goodbye to the Stretford End following Manchester United's comfortable 3-0 win at home to Leicester City on Sunday

Ruud van Nistelrooy expects to learn if he will be staying on at Manchester United ‘today or tomorrow’ after his spell as interim manager came to an end. Ruben Amorim will officially begin duties at Old Trafford on Monday with van Nistelrooy signing off in style against Leicester City on Sunday with a 3-0 victory.