The Dutchman's departure had been widely expected following Saturday's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with our source making us understand that Jose Mourinho is set to take over as United manager. Van Gaal left United's team hotel in London on Sunday following their FA Cup triumph, telling Sky Sports News HQ's reporter "it's over" - although United insisted that comment was referring purely to the season being "over", not his reign as United boss.
However, after a meeting with United's employment lawyer Paul Gilroy QC at the club's Carrington training base today Monday morning, it appears that Van Gaal and United have parted company, Manchester United have sacked Louis van Gaal just two days after the Dutchman led them to victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
Van Gaal, who has been given a £5million pay-off on top of £400,000 for winning the FA Cup, has been made to pay for United's poor Premier League campaign and will be replaced by former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
His Dutch coaching staff - including United assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper coach Frans Hoek - have also left the club with immediate effect.
Louis van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United just two days after leading the club to the FA Cup
Van Gaal was pictured arriving at United's Aon Training Complex on Monday morning ahead of his sacking
The 64-year-old was later pictured waving goodbye as he left Manchester United's Carrington training base
Employment lawyer Paul Gilroy QC arrived at Carrington to finalise Van Gaal's departure from United
Van Gaal's last act at Manchester United was lifting the FA Cup following his side's win over Crystal Palace
Goalkeeper coach Frans Hoek (far left) and Albert Stuivenberg (far right) have left the club along with Van Gaal, while Ryan Giggs (second left) could stay at the club
Performance analyst Max Reckers (far left) has also been shown the Old Trafford exit door by United along with his compatriots Hoek (second left), Stuivenberg (third left) and Van Gaal
Jose Mourinho (left, pictured with Van Gaal) will take over the reins at Old Trafford following the sacking
Mourinho (pictured on Monday) and his agent Jorge Mendes will hold talks with Manchester United on Tuesday
The former Real Madrid manager will come in from the dark to seal a return to the Premier League
Ed Woodward arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training complex ahead of talks with Van Gaal on Monday morning.
The United executive vice-chairman informed Van Gaal he will no longer continue as manager as they look to appoint Mourinho as his successor. Van Gaal arrived at Carrington at around 8.45am. His entire coaching staff were also present as they learned their fate.
The 64-year-old was pictured waving goodbye as he left United's training ground base for what could be the last time on Monday afternoon. Mourinho expects to have more talks on Tuesday ahead of signing a three-year deal with his long-term assistant Rui Faria and goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro expected to follow.
Ryan Giggs' future at United is up in the air despite Mourinho's wish to keep the Welshman at the club. Van Gaal's trusted performance analyst Max Reckers, who caused friction within the Manchester United family, has also been shown the Old Trafford exit door.
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