Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the
appointment of Louis van Gaal as their new head coach in succession
to Jurgen Klinsmann.
Van Gaal, who led AZ Alkmaar to the Dutch title
this season, has been released from his contract with the
Eredivisie club and will officially take up the reins as
Klinsmann's successor on July 1.
The 57-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Bundesliga
outfit.
Van Gaal was given the green light to make the switch following
a meeting between Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, general
manager Uli Hoeness and AZ president Dirk Scheringa, general
manager Toon Gerbrands and director of sport Marcel Brands in
Alkmaar today.
The two clubs reached an amicable agreement "without any
conditions" for Van Gaal to leave AZ one year before his contract
was due to expire, according to a press release from Bayern.
However, the Bavarian outfit have agreed to travel to Alkmaar
for a friendly match "free of charge" to thank the Dutch club for
accommodating their wishes in appointing Van Gaal.