Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped down as PSV head coach after accusing the club of failing to support him.
The former Manchester United striker started his coaching career with PSV’s youth team and was brought in as the club’s first-team manager last summer.
In his first season in charge, Van Nistelrooy’s PSV beat Ajax in the finals of the Dutch Cup and the Dutch Super Cup, while they are in line to finish second in the Eredivisie this season.
However, Van Nistelrooy has now quit his role with immediate effect, with PSV claiming that the 46-year-old told the club and his squad that he did not feel supported.
Fred Rutten, who was Van Nistelrooy’s assistant, will take temporary charge of PSV.
A statement from PSV read: ‘Head coach Ruud van Nistelrooij announced on Wednesday morning that he would leave PSV.
‘After several discussions about internal affairs that have taken place in recent weeks, a meeting took place on Tuesday evening between the Board of Directors and Van Nistelrooij. It was decided to keep the focus on next Sunday’s match against AZ and to continue talking after the season.
‘Van Nistelrooij reported this morning that in his opinion there was not enough support within the club to continue longer. He immediately explained this to the players and staff. This Sunday, at the request of the management, Fred Rutten will temporarily take over his role as Head Coach.
‘PSV regrets Van Nistelrooij’s decision and is grateful to him for winning the Johan Cruijff Scale and the TOTO K.’
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