Former Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal has retired from football.
The 67-year-old made the announcement on television in an interview with Dutch TV show VTBL, saying he would not consider any further roles in football.
“I am a pensioner now. I have no ambition to be a technical director or a TV pundit,” he said.
“My wife Truus gave up her job for me 22 years ago, and followed me when I went abroad.
“I told her I would quit as a coach when I turned 55, but instead kept going until I was 65.
“She is entitled to have a life with me outside of football. I can say she is very happy.
“I think I could have worked as a technical director.
“But in this role you can’t attend training or say anything for fear it won’t suit the coach, directors or media. I don’t think I want a job like that.”
Van Gaal’s coaching career spans 27 years, a period which saw him take charge of Ajax (1991-1997),FC Barcelona (1997-2000 and 2002-2003), Netherlands (2000-2001 and 2012-2014), AZ Alkmaar (2005-2009), Bayern Munich (2009-2011) and Manchester United (2014-2016).
As a manager, Van Gaal took charge of 888 games, winning 20 titles.
