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Giggs Retires To Take Up Assistant Job At United

Manchester United have confirmed Louis van Gaal as their new manager with Ryan Giggs as his assistant.

The Netherlands national coach has been linked with United since the departure of David Moyes towards the end of last season.

Van Gaal will join United after Holland complete their World Cup campaign in Brazil and he has signed a three-year deal.

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Giggs, who has also decided to end his playing career after 963 games for the club, will be Van Gaal’s primary assistant and he is also bringing coaches Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout with him.

Van Gaal told the club’s official website: “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!

Ryan Giggs retires today….so many gold medals he puts BA Baracus to shame! No player adapted their game as well & as effective as Giggsy

“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.”

Giggs is looking forward to working under another manager with the experience Van Gaal will bring to the club, having spent so many years as a player under Sir Alex Ferguson.

He said: “I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to observe and contribute at such close quarters.