Louis van Gaal is appointed as Manchester United manager

Louis van Gaal has been appointed manager of Manchester United on a three-year deal and vowed to "make history" at the club. The Holland coach will officially start work at Old Trafford in July after his commitments at the World Cup are over.
Van Gaal emerged as United's preferred choice shortly after David Moyes was sacked but the club asked Ryan Giggs to take temporary charge until the end of the season while they concluded a deal with the Dutchman, who has vast experience of coaching at the top level.The Dutchman, who has won titles with Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AZ Alkmaar, will take charge at Old Trafford after leading the Netherlands at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Ryan Giggs will be his No2 with Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout joining as assistant coaches. "This club has big ambitions. I too have big ambitions," he said. "Together I'm sure we will make history.Van Gaal said he had always wanted to work in the Premier League.He added: "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.After ending the reign of Moyes in April after a troubled 10 months, United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is convinced he has appointed the right man this time.His track record of success in winning leagues and cups across Europe throughout his career makes him the perfect choice," said Woodward.Culled from bbc sport news.