Van Nistelrooy dumps Netherlands Assistant Coach Role For PSV Academy

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his role as assistant coach of
Netherlands national team to take up a role working with
PSV's youth set-up.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker will
not renew terms at the end his current deal with the Royal
Dutch Football Association (KNVB), meaning he will step
aside in July and not be a part of his country's 2018 World
Cup qualifying campaign.

Under coach Danny Blind, Netherlands will be looking to
rebuild after their shock failure to reach Euro 2016.

Nistelrooy will coach PSV's Under-17, Under-19 and reserve
sides – something he has previously done on an informal
basis.

"I have learned a lot in the past two years," Van Nistelrooy
said in a statement on the KNVB' official website. "Not only
at the [UEFA] trainer course, but also on the pitch with PSV
Under-17s and reserves. And how beautiful it is as a coach
starting out to be involved with the Dutch team.

"In my time as an international player I've worked with the
technical staff and I never realised how much time and effort
this required.

"For my development as a coach this was a valuable
experience. I will always keep in mind the fantastic way of
working together with the players and staff. I'm grateful to
the KNVB that they gave me this chance."