Ex-Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has announced his retirement from management during an appearance on Dutch television.
The 67-year-old, who won the FA Cup during his two seasons in charge at Old Trafford after arriving in 2014, announced his intention to leave football behind.
Van Gaal's trophy-laden career includes the 1995 Champions League title with first club Ajax as well as two LaLiga crowns with Barcelona, a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich as well as two spells as Holland manager - who he guided to third place at the 2014 World Cup.
"I am a pensioner now. I have no ambition to be a technical director or a TV pundit," Van Gaal told Dutch TV show VTBL.
"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."
United was Van Gaal's last managerial role and he was the coach who handed Reds star Marcus Rashford his debut as an 18-year-old.
Rashford paid tribute to his former boss, tweeting: "Thank you for opening the door & trusting in me. Enjoy retirement boss."
Additional reporting by the Press Association.
