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Arrogant and proud, meet Louis van Gaal
If you don't already know new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal his arrogance and pride will ensure you soon will.
With a mantlepiece full of a silverware, van Gaal carries a self assurance that will give even Chelsea boss Jose Maurino some competition.
The 62-year-old will arrive at Old Trafford with a massive job of restoring the fallen champions.
Currently the Dutch national coach, van Gaal's CV includes seven league titles, three domestic cups, two UEFA Cups and the Champions League title with Ajax in 1994/95.
Van Gaal played midfield from 1972-87 in the Dutch league. (All photos Getty)
The Dutchman is known as much for his coaching success as his brash statements.
"Louis van Gaal has nothing more to learn."
"When I think I've made an error, it can cause me a sleepless night..."
"But that only happens rarely."
"I am who I am: confident, arrogant, dominant, honest, hard-working and innovative."
"I know I'm a very good coach."
He won the German Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.
