[ 2014-05-19 ]

Breaking News: Manchester United appoint Louis van Gaal as manager
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
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/07/manchester-united-louis-van-gaal-manager-holland-world-cup
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.

The rebuilding of the squad is expected to include
the signing of the left-back Luke Shaw
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/12/manchester-united-bid-luke-shaw
from Southampton.

Tottenham had hoped to lure Van Gaal for the start
of next season but United proved a bigger draw for
the 62-year-old. His official unveiling by United
will take place after the World Cup.

Giggs 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.”

Frans Hoek is the Netherlands' goalkeeping coach
and has been instrumental in the development of
keepers such as United legend Edwin van der Sar
and Barcelona's Victor Valdes. Marcel Bout joins
as assistant coach, specialising in opposition
scouting, having previously worked for Bayern
Munich, Telstar, AZ, FC Volendam and Feyenoord.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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