United confirm Van Gaal as new coach; Giggs will be assistant

Louis van Gaal has been named as the next manager of Manchester United.

Mon, 19 May, 2014 - 15:02

Louis van Gaal has been named as the next manager of Manchester United.

The Barclays Premier League club have announced that Van Gaal, current coach of the Holland national side, will take charge at Old Trafford after the World Cup with Ryan Giggs as his assistant.

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