After weeks of speculation, Manchester United finally confirmed Louis Van Gaal as their new manager earlier this afternoon.
The Dutchman has signed a three-year contract at Old Trafford and has named Ryan Giggs as his assistant manager, with Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout coming on board as assistant coaches.
Van Gaal will take over the helm once the Netherlands’ participation in this summer’s World Cup comes to an end and is expected to be handed a considerable budget as the Red Devils attempt to put last year’s miserable seventh place finish behind them. Speaking to the club’s official website, the 62-year-old went on to say:
“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.”
We’ll have a Moving Target piece on Van Gaal’s installation later in the week as we look at the potential knock-on effect, both from a tactical and personnel perspective, his appointment is expected to have.
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