Talksport are reporting, as of tonight, Van Gaal has agreed a deal to officially take over as Manchester United boss. This follows on from the recent sacking of David Moyes. The Scot failed to get Champions League and lost the dressing room. Manchester United have been linked with Van Gaal for some time now and if reports are to be believed then Manchester United have their man.
Van Gaal is expected to take charge following the World Cup but will be given a list of signings to choose from, the Dutch man has an impeccable record in World football and has been highly sort after. The former Ajax boss has a firery reputation and commands the respect of his players, if they do not want to play for him he will simply find someone who will. We have seen this in the past when Van Gaal has put his faith in youth players throughout his career something Man Utd are adverse to doing.
He will take over from interim boss Ryan Giggs who will be handed a coaching role under Van Gaal, with plans that Ryan Giggs could take over from the current Holland in a few years time.
Van Gaal is to bring with him Patrick Kluivert (Assistant), Franshoek (Goal Keeping Coach) & Van Dijk (physio). The appointment will be welcomed by many as they itied a lack of experience that David Moyes had as one as his short-comings.
The news had been expected. So Man Utd have their man.
Louis Van Gaal Factfile:
Age: 62
Previous Credentials: 1991-1997, Ajax, 1997-2000, 2002-2003, Barcelona, 2000-2002, 2012- Netherlands, 2005-2009 AZ, 2009-2011 Bayern Munich
Trophies/Titles: (Ajax) Eredivisie: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, KNVB Cup: 1992–93, Johan Cruijff Shield: 1993, 1994, 1995, UEFA Champions League: 1994–95, UEFA Cup: 1991–92, UEFA Super Cup: 1995, Intercontinental Cup: 1995, (Barcelona) La Liga: 1997–98, 1998–99, Copa del Rey: 1997–98, UEFA Super Cup: 1997, (AZ) Eredivisie: 2008–09 (Bayern Munich) Bundesliga: 2009–10, DFB-Pokal: 2009–10, DFB-Supercup: 2010
Overall Win %: P: 780 W: 479 D: 151 L: 150 W%: 61.41
The Dutch man, can call on a whole host of experience in his managing career just looking at what the man has won tells you that he is a safe appointment. With a reputation for often falling out with owners the board would have to back him to the hilt and never question his judgement, this is a high calibre manager that needs no guidance. Van Gaal being the Dutch national manager is also close with the reds own Robin Van Persie and perhaps the appointment would reinvigorate the Holland striker to get back to his best. So is he the right man?
