Louis Van Gaal sack was based on the fact that the club was missing
out on the season's target of Champions League qualification, despite winning
the FA Cup on
Saturday
Louis Van Gaal pours out his soul as he gives
a statement after he was sacked,he thanked the club for giving him the opportunity to lead the club and also wished the club well in the future.
It has been an honour to manage such a
magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a
long-held ambition. I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup
for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my
management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped
in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my
career. I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year
plan.
I believe that the foundations are firmly in
place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success. I
hope that winning the FA Cup will give the club a platform to build upon next
season to restore the success that this passionate set of fans desire. Having
managed in Holland, Spain and Germany, I had always hoped for the opportunity
to manage in English football and be part of English culture. Both of these
experiences have lived up to expectations and been fantastic. I thank my
players and wish them well for next season. It has been a pleasure to work with
them and it has been particularly rewarding to see so many young players take
their chance to break into the first team and excel. I look forward to watching
the continued development of these young players next season. Thank you to the
owners and board of Manchester United for giving me the opportunity to manage
this great club. I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing
United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world.
I am indebted to my support and coaching
staff, who have given me their all during their time at the club. I am deeply
grateful to each and every member of the club’s staff - the sports science
team, the medical team, the kit and laundry department, club administration,
the press office, the manager's team, the Academy team, ground staff and the
catering team, both at Old Trafford stadium and Carrington training ground, all
of whom have given me their unwavering support in my time at United. Never in
my 25 years as a manager have I been so well supported in my role. Finally, my
special thanks go to Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton for always making
me and my family feel so welcome throughout my time as.