Louis van Gaal quotes

Louis van Gaal is a Dutch football manager and former player known for his tactical expertise and strong leadership. Throughout his career, he managed top European clubs like Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United, as well as the Netherlands national team. He is recognized for winning numerous league titles and fostering the development of young talent. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Dat mag jij vinden want daarom ben je een volwassen man. "You're free to think that way, that's why you're a grown man." (to a reporter on December 31, 2006, after the league match between AZ and Roda JC)

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Amigos de la prensa, yo me voy. Felicidades. "Friends of the press, I'm going. Congratulations." (press conference on May 20, 2000 about his departure from FC Barcelona)

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Here with Ajax lies my heart, a club fascinating, always unique. By many named after sons of gods, for me the origin of football icons. My memories return to De Meer, there too was found a special atmosphere. Now I go after my feelings, and technically enter the Arena. In my life phase this is a new chance, and my childhood love gets an extra impulse. And that's why I state with full conviction, today the circle is really complete.

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He can be a charming man, but he can be quite nasty too. Because this is what he does.

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Hier bij Ajax ligt mijn hart, een club fascinerend, altijd apart. Door velen genoemd naar godenzonen, voor mij de bakermat van voetbaliconen. Mijn herinneringen gaan terug naar De Meer, ook daar heerste een bijzondere sfeer. Nu ga ik mijn gevoelens weer achterna, en treed technisch toe in de Arena. In mijn levensfase is dit een nieuwe kans, en mijn jeugdliefde krijgt een extra stimulans. En daarom klinkt het vol overgave uit mijn mond, vandaag is de cirkel echt rond. Here with Ajax lies my heart, a club fascinating, always unique. By many named after sons of gods, for me the origin of football icons. My memories return to De Meer, there too was found a special atmosphere. Now I go after my feelings, and technically enter the Arena. In my life phase this is a new chance, and my childhood love gets an extra impulse. And that's why I state with full conviction, today the circle is really complete.

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