Hamburg, a club competing in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with former Dutch football star Ruud van Nistelrooy, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Van Nistelrooy, who once played for Hamburg during his illustrious career, recently departed his role as assistant coach at Manchester United following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag. Now, he appears poised to return to Germany, this time on the sidelines.

The move comes shortly after Hamburg announced the departure of their head coach, Steffen Baumgart. Under Baumgart, the team struggled for consistency, collecting just 17 points from their first 12 matches of the season. This form has left Hamburg in 12th place in the 2. Bundesliga standings.

If finalized, Van Nistelrooy’s appointment will mark a significant chapter in the club’s push to reclaim its place among Germany’s football elite. Fans will be hopeful that his experience, both as a player and coach, can reinvigorate Hamburg’s campaign.