Amorim's decision to overhaul Manchester United's coaching staff saw Van Nistelrooy and several other members of staff leave, paving the way for the Dutch legend to take up a new opportunity at Leicester City, where he has begun to implement his vision, alongside a trusted former colleague. Van Nistelrooy's move to Leicester City came shortly after a brief spell as caretaker manager at Manchester United following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. However, his tenure there was short-lived, as upon his arrival Amorim decided to bring in his own team from Sporting Lisbon.

The squad included Carlos Fernandes, Jorge Vital, Adelio Candido, Emanuel Ferro and Paulo Barreira. The change saw Van Nistelrooy leave, along with fellow Dutchmen Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel. Among those leaving Manchester United, Jelle ten Rouwelaar quickly reunited with Van Nistelrooy at Leicester, taking on the roles of assistant manager and goalkeeping coach. Ten Rouwelaar, who was credited with significantly improving goalkeeper Andre Onana's performance during his time at Manchester United, is now working closely with Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

Van Nistelrooy praised Ten Rouwelaar's impact, saying, "Jelle has not only improved the goalkeeper but also the whole team in terms of organisation from the back. He has been a valuable asset and has helped goalkeepers like Verbruggen at Anderlecht and Onana at United reach the highest level." The arrival of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United marked a significant change in the club's coaching philosophy. Bringing in a young, dynamic coaching staff, Amorim implemented a fresh approach that, although controversial, has attracted attention.

While some players and pundits have been skeptical of Amorim's direction, he has remained steadfast in his philosophy of building a team around young talent. This strategy represents a significant departure from the established norms at the club. A notable exception to Amorim’s young coaching staff is 65-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital. With 20 years of professional goalkeeping experience, having worked with Amorim at both Braga and Sporting, Vital is expected to bring stability and experience to Manchester United’s goalkeeping department. His presence adds a vital element of veteran leadership to complement the younger members of Amorim’s team.

Leicester City’s record under Van Nistelrooy has been a mixed bag, showing promise while also highlighting areas for improvement. Early successes, including a 3-1 win over West Ham and a 2-2 draw with Brighton, were followed by a challenging 4-0 defeat to Newcastle. Despite these early challenges, Van Nistelrooy remained upbeat, enjoying the trust of his coaching staff and the talent in his squad. “Mads Hermansen is having a good season,” Van Nistelrooy noted. “But we need to reduce the number of saves we make by improving our defensive organisation. Jelle will definitely help Hermansen get better.” These early games have highlighted the potential of the team while also underlining the work required to achieve consistent success.

The departures of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jelle ten Rouwelaar from Manchester United have sparked debate over whether it was a wrong move for the club. With both managers being highly regarded for improving defensive organisation and goalkeeping performance, it seems Manchester United’s loss is about to become Leicester’s gain. Ultimately, the end-of-season standings of both Manchester United and Leicester City will provide a clearer answer to the question of whether the Red Devils made a mistake in letting the Dutch duo leave, as their impact on Leicester’s performance becomes more apparent as time goes on.