( CNN ) -- Guus Hiddink will replace Louis van Gaal as coach of the Dutch national team after this summer 's World Cup finals in Brazil . The Dutch football association ( KNVB ) confirmed Hiddink 's appointment will run to the end of Euro 2016 , when assistant coach Danny Blind will take control and lead the bid for qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russia . Former PSV , Manchester United and Real Madrid striker , Ruud van Nistelrooy will also join the coaching set-up as an assistant . Hiddink was previously Dutch national coach between 1995 and 1998 , leading the 'Oranje ' to the World Cup semifinals in France where it was defeated by Brazil on penalties . Van Gaal revealed last year that he would not be seeking to extend his contract when it expires after this summer 's tournament . Speaking to the KNVB website Hiddink said `` I am honored to return as coach for the Dutch team . With Danny Blind and Ruud van Nistelrooy , we also have a solid team with a lot of football knowledge and experience . `` It is wonderful that I can oversee my own succession . In this way the football vision for the Dutch team in the long term can be guaranteed . '' Hiddink 's nomadic managerial career has seen him take control of clubs in Holland , Spain , Turkey , England and Russia , including spells at Real Madrid , Chelsea and PSV Eindhoven . He has also had periods in charge of the Turkish , Australian , Russian and South Korean national teams . Meanwhile , 52-year-old Blind , has been an assistant in the Dutch national setup since van Gaal took charge in 2012 . According to KNVB director Bert van Oostveen , the transition to Blind as head coach in 2016 is a key factor in Holland 's long-term strategy for the national team . `` With Hiddink we get a coach with a wealth of international experience and successes , '' he said . `` He has proven his ability as a trainer . `` We are also very pleased with the further development of the technical staff . Blind recently proved his worth at the KNVB . In the next two years he has a chance to grow . `` With Van Nistelrooy , we again add a former international football player to the staff . It goes without saying that we have a lot of faith in this coaching staff . ''
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach Guus Hiddink announced next manager of Dutch national team . Hiddink will take over from Louis van Gaal after 2014 World Cup in Brazil . Managerial team to include Danny Blind and Ruud van Nistelrooy .