Van Nistelrooy joins Hamburg

Ruud Van Nistelrooy has joined Hamburg, according to an announcement made by the German club.

Former Manchester United & Real Madrid striker, 33, had been linked with a move to Premier League as several clubs were interested in securing his services

The forerunners of those interested in him were West Ham & Tottenham. Nistelrooy reportedly rejected West Ham & Tottenham were put off by his wage demands of about
£100,000 a week

The Dutchman was out of favour at Real and keen to secure first-team football ahead of this year’s World Cup finals.

Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia said: “Ruud has proven his qualities at some of Europe’s top clubs. I’m convinced that he will score some important goals for us.”

Van Nistelrooy said: “I am really happy that it has worked out. I had great talks with both [Hamburg president] Bernd Hoffmann and Bruno Labbadia and had a very positive impression from the very beginning.”

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