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After a successful career as a head coach and assistant, Fred Rutten turned his back on the hectic life of management.
Fred Rutten, the former manager of clubs like Schalke 04, FC Twente, and Feyenoord, is no longer a regular fixture on the touchline.
He revealed that he deliberately passed on a direct role at a top European club.
He received an offer from fellow Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag to join him as an assistant at Manchester United.
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Snubbing Ten Hag and Manchester United
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"We worked together at FC Twente and PSV. At both clubs, I was the head coach, and Erik was my assistant. But in 2022, I made the choice not to go," Rutten explained to Sportnieuws.nl.
The now 62-year-old from Gelderland opted for a role as assistant manager to Ruud van Nistelrooy at PSV.
"I have a family and grandchildren, and I want to see them occasionally. I didn't want to get caught up in the rollercoaster of such a big English club. And in hindsight, it's very good that I didn't, due to my health. I don't want to say anything more about it, but I'm glad I didn't do it," Rutten continued.
Nowadays, he's one of the technical advisors at NEC, close to his birthplace of Alverna. A decision tha seems to have paid off with Ten Hag's turbulent tenure at Manchester United.
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"I quite like life 'without' football, you know. I'm still active as an advisor, but that's more behind the scenes. So I'm no longer directly active in the field."
However, Rutten is keeping his options open, as he's still eager to be involved if the new NEC manager, Dick Schreuder, is interested.
"They can always consult me, which is great. I also really appreciate that people still hold me in high regard. I respect that enormously. And it's especially nice that the club has experienced such positive growth," concluded the former manager.
Developer of Young Talent
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Rutten began his career as a reliable defender at FC Twente, where he later took his first steps as a manager.
His managerial career took him to prominent clubs like FC Twente, PSV, Schalke 04, Vitesse, and Feyenoord.
Rutten was known for developing young talent. He earned respect both nationally and internationally, with spells in Germany and Cyprus.
His influence on Dutch football is lasting, not only as a head coach but also as a mentor and advisor, including to Van Nistelrooy, leaving his mark on multiple generations.
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