( CNN ) -- German champions Bayern Munich have confirmed the appointment of Dutchman Louis van Gaal as their new head coach . Van Gaal will take over from Jurgen Klinsmann at Bayern Munich after leading AZ Alkmaar to the Dutch title . 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 Jurgen Klinsmann 's successor on July 1 . The 57-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Bundesliga outfit . Bayern Munich are currently being managed by caretaker coach Jupp Heynckes , who has steered the club to within goal difference of Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg , with just two matches remaining this season . `` We are happy to have signed an experienced and successful coach such as Louis van Gaal , '' said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in a club statement . Van Gaal has a wealth of European experience , leading Ajax to three consecutive Dutch titles in the mid-1990 's , before guiding Barcelona to the Primera Liga title in 1998 and 1999 . Following a disappointing spell as Dutch national coach , Van Gaal has restored his reputation at Alkmaar , guiding the club to only the second Dutch title in their history , going on an unbeaten 28-match league run in the process .
Bayern Munich appoint Louis van Gaal as their new coach on a two-year deal . The Dutchman will take control on July 1 in succession to Jurgen Klinsmann . Van Gaal has led AZ Alkmaar to Dutch Eredivisie championship this season .