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Van Nistelrooy Joins Netherlands National Team Coaching Staff

Published January 16, 2026, 22:05
Van Nistelrooy Joins Netherlands National Team Coaching Staff

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as an assistant coach to Ronald Koeman in the Netherlands national team. The appointment follows his relegation with Leicester City, where he had a short and unsuccessful tenure, managing only 15 points in 27 matches. Prior to Leicester, he left Manchester United with the arrival of Ruben Amorim. The Dutch coach will join the national team's technical staff on February 1st, aiming to prepare for the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The Netherlands Football Federation hopes that van Nistelrooy's experience and knowledge will contribute to the team's success.