MANCHESTER United has told manager Louis van Gaal his position is safe and there are “no plans” to sack him as they intend for Ryan Giggs to succeed the Dutchman when he is ready to take the step up.
Jonathan Northcroft of the Sunday Times reported the owners of the Red Devils had passed on their assurances to the current boss, as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazer family want the former playing legend as the next Old Trafford coach.
The board was reportedly willing to let the opportunity of hiring Jose Mourinho slip through their fingers, sticking to the plan they formulated when Giggs was made LvG’s assistant 18 months ago.
The news will surely upset and antagonise a section of United fans, who believed Van Gaal and his coaching staff had taken the team as far as they can.
Mourinho would not be a stylistic step forward for United, but he is a manager with a world-class record, besides his blip at Chelsea this year after leading them to the title last season.
Giggs would undoubtedly receive the full support of the Old Trafford faithful if he lands the job, but it’s questionable he has the experience to be a success in the hot seat.
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