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Ruud van Nistelrooy snubs Virgil van Dijk as best Dutch Premier League player of all time, ‘unusual one’ is his clear pick
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Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy didn’t think twice about snubbing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as the best Dutch player in Premier League history.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy could make his own claim for the so-called ‘Dutch Premier League GOAT’ accolade after his legendary playing spell with Manchester United.
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The 48-year-old Dutchman was initially intended to sign for the Red Devils in 2000 before a failed medical test scuppered his move to Old Trafford.
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However, Sir Alex Ferguson went back into the market in 2001 and signed United legend Van Nistelrooy for a British record transfer fee at the time of £19m.
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Van Nistelrooy’s arrival from PSV Eindhoven saw the former United and Netherlands striker have a sensational impact under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
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The ex-Dutch forward netted an incredible 150 times in 219 appearances for United during his remarkable five seasons at the Premier League club.
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Van Nistelrooy lifted a Premier League title, an FA Cup and a League Cup before his relationship with Ferguson and he was sold to Real Madrid in 2006.
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Van Nistelrooy on Dutch Premier League GOAT
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nVirgil van Dijk has been widely hailed for his transformative impact at Anfield after Liverpool signed the Dutchman from Southampton for a £75m fee in 2018.
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The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back has been a linchpin figure for the Reds and has made 303 appearances for Liverpool and became club captain back in 2023.
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During his time at Anfield, Van Dijk has lifted a Premier League title, a Champions League trophy, two League Cups and an FA Cup with Liverpool.
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