Jaap Stam admits he was not contacted about taking up a coaching role at Manchester United this summer - but insists he is "always willing" to help his former club.
The Dutchman voiced his enthusiasm to join Erik ten Hag's staff earlier this year in a move which would see him return to Old Trafford after 21 years away. Stam made 127 appearances for the Red Devils between 1998 and 2001, helping them win five major honours including the continental treble of the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.
He is regarded as one of the club's greatest centre-backs and believes his defensive expertise would be a valuable addition to Ten Hag's backroom team. Stam has embarked on a career in coaching and management since hanging up his boots, taking charge of Reading, PEC Zwolle, Feyenoord and FC Cincinnati.
