Ruud van Nistelrooy wants urgent talks to sort out his future with Manchester United.
After being dumped to the United bench and eventually exiled altogether by Sir Alex Ferguson, Van Nistelrooy found himself axed by Holland coach Marco van Basten last night.
Van Nistelrooy's services were not called upon even though Holland were eventually beaten 1-0 by Portugal in an incredible World Cup knockout clash which saw both sides reduced to nine men.
But, if there is one consolation from a defeat which cost the Dutch a quarter-final meeting with England, it is that Van Nistelrooy can now focus on establishing whether he still has a future at Old Trafford.
"I would like the situation to be sorted out sooner rather than later," said the 29-year-old.
"There must be some sort of contact between the club and myself over the next few days.
"As I have said a number of times before, if nothing happens I will be at Manchester United next season.