 Van Nistelrooy says he "exploded and swore" at Ferguson |
Ruud van Nistelrooy has again spoken of his departure from Manchester United, saying that Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson "kicked his soul". Van Nistelrooy was left out of United's Carling Cup final team against Wigan last year and he was unable to deal with the snub.
"I exploded and began swearing at Ferguson because I felt he had kicked my soul," revealed Van Nistelrooy.
"That was the moment things died and could never be the same again."
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Van Nistelrooy, who left Old Trafford and moved to Real Madrid in the summer, said it was particularly hard to take because prior to that point he had had a great relationship with Ferguson.
"I find it rather tragic," he told World Soccer.
"This was the man who visited me in hospital when I had my bad knee injury while I was with PSV.
"This was the man who wanted me at all costs.
"It was because our relationship was so warm that this situation was so painful."
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