Manchester United appoints Louis van Gaal as new manager

Manchester United has announced Louis van Gaal as its new manager. He succeeds David Moyes who lost his job in April. In a statement released this afternoon, the club said the 62 year old, who is currently Netherlands manager, will sign a three year contract with Manchester United.

Excited about his appointment, 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 proud" he said.

Louis van Gaal will assume his new position with Man U after the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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