Van Gaal confirmed as new Man Utd boss

LONDON. — Manchester United have confirmed Louis Van Gaal as their new manager with Ryan Giggs as his assistant. The Netherlands national coach has been linked with United since the departure of David Moyes towards the end of last season. Van Gaal will join United after the Dutch complete their World Cup campaign in Brazil and he has signed a three-year deal.

Giggs, who ended the season in interim charge at Old Trafford, will be Van Gaal’s primary assistant and he is also bringing coaches Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout with him.

Van Gaal, who penned a three-year deal, said: “It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League.
“To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud!

“I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are.

“This club has big ambitions; I too have big ambitions. Together I’m sure we will make history.”
Giggs is looking forward to working under another manager with the experience Van Gaal will bring to the club, having spent so many years as a player under Sir Alex Ferguson.

He said: “I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. 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.”
A statement from Manchester United read: “Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of Manchester United from the 2014-15 season. He has signed a three-year contract.

“Louis (62) has managed at the top level of European football for over 20 years and in that time has won domestic titles and domestic cups in three countries, as well as the Uefa Champions League, the Uefa Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, two Uefa Super Cups and domestic Super Cups in Holland and Germany.

“He will take up his post after the Fifa World Cup, where he will manage the Dutch national team.
“Ryan Giggs, English football’s most decorated footballer and the United player with most appearances in the club’s history, has been appointed as assistant manager. Ryan took charge of the first team for the last four matches of the 2013-14 season.”

Chief executive Ed Woodward added: “In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. 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.” — Sky Sports.