Some reports have claimed the prolific forward has become disillusioned with life at Old Trafford following a frustrating season riddled by injuries.

There was even talk of a swap deal involving Barcelona hit-man Samuel Eto'o who is said to be similarly at odds in the Catalan capital.

But 28-year-old van Nistelrooy has re-iterated his desire to stay at United.

"There is no question I want to stay here, I'm committed to United," he told the BBC website.

"It wasn't my best season, I know that myself, but this is where I want to be, it's the most important thing for me."

Van Nistelrooy's season was ruined by a succession of injuries including an Achilles problem that kept him sidelined for three months.

He scored just six Premiership goals as he struggled to find his form whenever he came back into the side.

But van Nistelrooy believes that was because he was rushed back too soon in order to play in the Champions League tie against AC Milan.

"I was in the best form of my life but I was rushed back too quickly and now I'm struggling and it's a bit of a disappointment," he added.

"For me it has been a season of injuries. I only played 27 games but I scored 16 goals and if you look at it like that, it's not too bad.

"But at clubs like Manchester United you are pushed to do an impossible number of games and for a player it's becoming physically impossible without rest.

"The injuries spoilt my season because I couldn't give what I usually can."

Van Nistelrooy is still waiting to take a break over the summer as he will first play in the Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Finland in Rotterdam on Wednesday.

But that will not leave him much time to prepare for the new season.

"After we play Finland on Wednesday I have two weeks off but it's not enough," he said.

"The calendar is so full it's getting ridiculous and it's not good for players to keep their quality."