Van Nistelrooy has stepped down as PSV head coach after accusing the club of failing to support him.

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 Nistelrooy. It was decided to keep the focus on next Sunday’s match against AZ and to continue talking after the season.

‘Van Nisterooy 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 Nistelrooy decision and is grateful to him for winning the cups.

He won’t even be in charge of the team during the last game against AZ.

e won the Dutch Cup and the Dutch Super Cup in his only season in charge.