Koeman to exchange Van Gaal as Netherlands coach after World Cup

Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman has signed a three-year contract to return as coach of the Netherlands from 2023.

The previous Southampton and Everton boss has been out of labor since he was sacked by Barcelona earlier this season.

This will probably be Koeman’s second time period accountable for his nation, having led them to second place within the UEFA Nations League in 2018-2019 and qualifying for Euro 2020 earlier than taking cost of Barcelona.

Louis van Gaal will lead the Dutch nationwide staff within the World Cup in Qatar, however will then step down after it was revealed that he had prostate most cancers.

“I’m trying ahead to the brand new cooperation,” Koeman mentioned. “Somewhat over a 12 months and a half in the past, I didn’t depart the Dutch nationwide staff because of dissatisfaction.”

“My keep was good, the outcomes had been good and the tapping with the worldwide gamers was good. Quickly we are going to proceed on this path. That is for positive.”

Ronald Koeman is under increasing pressure
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Koeman was sacked as Barcelona coach earlier this season

He added on Twitter: “Proud to be a part of the Dutch nationwide staff once more after the World Cup. I’m very a lot trying ahead, let’s attain new successes collectively!”

The Royal Dutch Soccer Affiliation (KNVB) added in a press release on its web site: “After the upcoming World Cup, Ronald Koeman will take over Louis van Gaal’s duties as nationwide coach.

“His contract for this with KNVB will run till the World Cup in 2026 and he has now been signed by each events.”

Van Gaal reveals he has prostate most cancers

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal (AFP)
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Dutch President Louis van Gaal receives therapy for prostate most cancers

Former Manchester United coach Van Gaal revealed that he had most cancers on a TV present within the Netherlands referred to as Humberto Sunday night whereas selling a brand new documentary about his life.

Van Gaal mentioned of his gamers: “They do not know. They see blushes on my cheek and suppose, ‘What a wholesome (particular person).’ That’s after all not the case.”

He added, “I’ve suffered from numerous sicknesses, together with with my spouse. And that is simply part of my life.”

“(I) as a human could have gotten richer due to all these experiences. I assumed that must also be within the film.”

Van Gaal took cost as Netherlands coach for the third time in August 2023 after beforehand main them to 3rd place on the 2014 World Cup Finals.

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Wanting again at Louis van Gaal’s time at Manchester United

He changed Frank de Boer after a disappointing Euro 2020 marketing campaign because the Dutch had been knocked out within the final 16, and is now set to guide his nation to the 2023 World Cup in Qatar later this 12 months.

The draw fell on Friday towards hosts Qatar, African Nations Cup champions Senegal and Ecuador in Group A of the event that begins in November.