Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United.
Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United.
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Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to take over from the Dutchman.
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to take over from the Dutchman.
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Van Gaal guided United to fourth place and qualification for the Champions League in his first season in charge, but results and performances have fluctuated n recent months.
Van Gaal guided United to fourth place and qualification for the Champions League in his first season in charge, but results and performances have fluctuated n recent months.
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One of the 64-year-old's lowest moments came in February as United lost 2-1 to Danish minnows Midtjylland in the Europa League.
One of the 64-year-old's lowest moments came in February as United lost 2-1 to Danish minnows Midtjylland in the Europa League.
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However, he did finish his tenure on a high by guiding Manchester United to its first trophy in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
However, he did finish his tenure on a high by guiding Manchester United to its first trophy in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
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