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 . Bayern Munich appoint Louis van Gaal as their new manager on a three - year contract . The Dutchman will take control on June 1 in succession to Jurgen Klinsmann . Van Gaal has led AZ Alkmaar to Dutch league championship this season .
Bayern Munich appoint Louis van Gaal as their new manager on a three - year contract . The Dutchman will take control on June 1 in succession to Jurgen Klinsmann . Van Gaal has led AZ Alkmaar to Dutch league championship this season .