Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted he is eager
to bury the hatchet with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The pair reportedly fell-out after Ferguson left the Dutchman out
of his League Cup starting line-up in 2006, a move which marked the
beginning of the end of his Manchester United career.
At the end of the same season van Nistelrooy admitted he wanted to
leave the club, and subsequently signed for Real Madrid for €18
million.
However, speaking to the Sunday Mirror the Real Madrid
striker admitted that he wanted to meet up with the Scot and was
keen to put their disagreements behind him.
“I'm so looking forward to see him again. I want to talk and make
up, clear the air between us,” explained the 32-year-old.
“After all this time I can't believe or understand what it was
really all about. Why did it have to be such a big thing?
“I think we were both to blame. It just exploded between us.”
The forward also went on to attempt to explain how hurt he had been
by the breakdown in his relationship with his former manager.
“We had such a smashing relationship, I just thought, 'What on
earth are you doing to me?'” said van Nistelrooy.
“I was so upset. As a professional player you never get so attached
to your club or manager that a clash will hurt you that much.
“But in this case it did. It got very personal.”
The Blanco striker is currently recovering from a season-ending
knee injury.
