Manchester United have announced that Louis Van Gaal will be the club's next manager.
The Red Devils confirmed that the Holland manager will take over the role after the World Cup, signing a three-year deal.
They also confirmed that Ryan Giggs will be his assistant manager. He has confirmed his retirement as a player.
Also joining the United coaching staff will be Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout as assistant coaches.
Van Gaal joins #mufc on a three-year contract and says: "To manage the biggest club in the world makes me very proud." #vangaalmufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 19, 2014
#mufc record appearance-maker Ryan Giggs has been appointed assistant manager. #vangaalmufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 19, 2014
Van Gaal has a proven track record for success with league titles at Ajax, Barcelona, AZ and Bayern Munich. He also won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995 and took Bayern to the final in 2010.
CONFIRMED: Louis van Gaal will become #mufc manager after the World Cup. More: http://t.co/YBjnDdcRQI #vangaalmufc pic.twitter.com/RNjAbbvwVx
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 19, 2014
