The Dutchman will begin a three-year contract at
Old Trafford after Netherlands' participation at World
Cup 2014 is complete, with Ryan Giggs appointed as
his assistant
Louis van Gaal has been confirmed as the new
manager of Manchester United , with Ryan Giggs
named his assistant.
The Dutchman will begin a three-year contract at
Old Trafford after the conclusion of his work in
charge of Netherlands at the World Cup.
Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout, countrymen of Van
Gaal, also arrive at Old Trafford as coaches, with
the former specialising in goalkeeping and the latter
in scouting the opposition.
As reported by Goal, Van Gaal told friends that he
was "very keen" on taking over at United following
the sacking of David Moyes in April.
The Dutchman agreed a deal in principle with the
club on April 26 but an official announcement was
delayed to work around his commitments with the
Dutch national team .
"To work as a manager for Manchester United, the
biggest club in the world, makes me very proud,"
Van Gaal said.
"This club has big ambitions; I too have big
ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history."
"In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of
one of the outstanding managers in the game
today," United's chief executive, Ed Woodward, said
in a statement.
"He has achieved many things in his career to date
and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on
which to write new chapters in the Manchester
United story.
"Everyone is very excited about this new phase in
the club's history. His track record of success in
winning leagues and cups across Europe throughout
his career makes him the perfect choice for us."
The appointment of Giggs as Van Gaal's No.2 fits
the incoming manager's desire for an ally on the
coaching staff who knows the club well, as
explained by Goal earlier in May.
Patrick Kliuvert had been expected to follow Van
Gaal to England, but it was decided earlier in May
that the former Barcelona striker would not make
the move to Old Trafford .
"I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as
assistant manager," the Welshman enthused.
"Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know
I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to
observe and contribute at such close quarters.
"Manchester United has been a huge part of my life
and I'm delighted to be able to continue that
relationship in such a key role."
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