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19th Mar 2015

Louis van Gaal reveals he intends on retiring after Manchester United

United will be LVG's last hoorah

Ben Kiely

Louis Van Gaal will finish his managerial career at Old Trafford.

The Dutch manager revealed in an interview with the Telegraph that he expects to be calling quits on his career soon. He explained that he hopes to finally retire after almost three decades of management to focus on his family.

This is my last job. For sure. I have to pay attention to my kids, my grandchildren but also to my wife. They deserve it. Now I cannot pay that attention. I was not at the birthday of my grandson for example. I don’t like it.

LVG admitted that his job means he hasn’t had a lot of spare time to spend with his family since he took up management in the Premier League and he hopes to rectify that in the future.

My wife wants to quit now already! Five years ago! I’m not married to my job. Of course, I am 24 hours a manager, but I am also 24 hours a father of my children, grandfather of my grandchildren and I am always 24 hours lover of my wife. I am married to my profession, more than with her. I see my PA more than my wife.

United fans will be delighted he didn’t give into his wife’s wishes and quit management when a top four spot is very much still up for grabs.
Hat-tip to the Telegraph

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