RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has hinted that he wants to stay at Manchester United, but does not care what role he has to play.
The Red Devils legend took charge of the team for Wednesday's League Cup tie against Leicester following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday.
And Van Nistelrooy had every reason to celebrate as his team ran out 5-2 winners over the Foxes with braces from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro as well as a goal from Alejandro Garnacho.
Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim looks nailed on to take over at Old Trafford as Ten Hag's permanent successor - something which has seemingly been confirmed by Sir Dave Brailsford.
However, with reports suggesting there is a 30-day notice period before he can officially take over, Van Nistelrooy will have the month of November to rack up some vital points for United.
But speaking after the Leicester win, Van Nistelrooy said he wants to stay at the club.
He told Sky Sports: "I came here as an assistant to help the club.
"Now in this role, I’m helping as long as needed.
"I’m here to help and serve and give my everything for the club in any capacity with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change."
On the performance, the 48-year-old said: "I couldn’t have asked for more.
"The first goal was unbelievable, a fantastic finish. I must say we also needed some luck and had some luck on our side.
"The double post and it came back to Casemiro (for his second goal) and the Bruno deflection (for his first).
"But I’m delighted for [Casemiro] the first one is in and then you see that more goals are coming.
"It was a good goal by Garna and assist by Diogo. It was a great night."
Whether Amorim will keep the ex-striker around remains to be seen.
But Sporting have told United they will need to cough up another £4million to take his coaching staff, as well as the £8.3m release clause in his contract.
United face Chelsea on Sunday, with Van Nistelrooy set to speak at a press conference for the first time later today after not holding one following the League Cup win.
United found out shortly after that they will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the competition, who beat Manchester City 2-1 to progress themselves.