'I’d love to return to Man Utd to help Ruben Amorim – he's already under pressure'

Jaap Stam says he'd love to return to Manchester United, more than two decades after his controversial exit from the club.

The former Dutch defender, who spent three successful seasons at Old Trafford, says he wants to help revive the club's former glories amid their ongoing struggles in recent seasons. The appointment of Ruben Amorim in November brought renewed hope to fans, especially following a 2-1 victory over Manchester City earlier this month.

However, defeats to Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Bournemouth have dampened spirits, highlighting the significant work required to restore United to their former glory. Speaking to Sports Lens, Stam, who has previously managed Feyenoord and Reading, says he'd jump at the chance to join Amorim's coaching staff.

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"I'd love to coach at Manchester United but they haven't picked up the phone," he said. "I think everyone who has been associated with the club would love to go back and help. Having been in management myself I have coached and helping them in any role would be great.

"I'm always open for talks because I'd love to see the club back winning trophies and maybe I could help coach the defence, but with the manager lots of new staff have come in so they have plenty of options. But you never know."

United sit 13th in the Premier League heading into their Boxing Day clash with Wolves, marking the first time they were in the bottom half of the table on Christmas Day since 1989. Stam admitted his former side were in a "transition period", but