Louis van Gaal has been appointed manager of Manchester
United on a three-year deal and vowed to "make history" at the club.
The Holland coach will officially start work at Old Trafford in July after his
commitments at the World Cup are over.
Van Gaal emerged as United's preferred choice shortly after
David Moyes was sacked but the club asked Ryan Giggs to take temporary charge
until the end of the season while they concluded a deal with the Dutchman, who
has vast experience of coaching at the top level.
His previous jobs include spells with Ajax, Bayern Munich and
Barcelona. He won the domestic title with each of those clubs and also with AZ
Alkmaar.
Ryan Giggs will be his No2 with Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout
joining as assistant coaches.
Ed Woodward, the United vice-chairman, said in a statement
from the club: "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. People know
him as a larger than life character but I have also been extremely impressed by
his intelligence, thoughtful approach to the role and his diligence. I'm
looking forward to working with him.
"I'm delighted that Louis has chosen Ryan as his
assistant. Ryan's association with the club spans over two decades and his
knowledge and stature will be of great use to Louis. In addition, this is a
fantastic opportunity for Ryan to learn his trade alongside a world-class
manager whose attacking instincts and belief in youth are tailor-made for
Manchester United."
Van Gaal 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."
Executive co-chairman, Joel Glazer, added: "I am
delighted that Louis will be our next manager. He has an outstanding pedigree
as a coach, both as a man who motivates his teams to win trophies and as
someone who believes in giving young players a chance to prove their worth. I
am sure he will make a big impression on the club, the players and the
fans."
Van Gaal said last week that would love the United job and
described the club as the biggest in the world. He takes over after a difficult
season at Old Trafford which ended with the club finishing seventh in the
Premier League, meaning they will compete in neither the Champions League nor
the Europa League.
culled from guradian.co.uk
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