According to ESPN, on Wednesday, Ryan Giggs was photographed outside the Hotel Oranje in Noordwijk, Holland, after reportedly talking to Louis van Gaal about his future with Manchester United.
The Dutch manager neither denied nor confirmed rumors, wisely gliding over questions about his future in England.
The 40-year-old is in the process of renewing his contract with United as a player and said that it will almost entirely depend on whether the new manager will want him on the team.
Ryan Giggs in the Netherlands after reportedly meeting with Louis van Gaal #MUFC pic.twitter.com/f8Cd9oyjgB
— InsideWorldFootball (@insidewldftball) May 14, 2014
Man United's board of directors wants to keep esteemed Giggs on the team
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During the meeting between Van Gaal and Giggs, the latter apparently got offered a position as assistant to the Dutchman and possibly as a backup player.
Giggs and van Gaal may become colleagues rather than contenders
Although the appointment of the current Netherlands coach seems just a formality, reports on the timing of the expected appointment remain mixed. While both the Times and the Telegraph's report that the nomination will have to wait, the Mirror's David McDonnell stated:
“Van Gaal, who is set to be confirmed as United boss on Thursday, is understood to have offered Giggs a key role alongside him as part of his coaching staff. It is understood Van Gaal has signed a two-year deal - with an option for a third - on a salary of £7million a season to succeed the sacked David Moyes.”
Van Gaal announcement won't be until early next week now. No issue, just few minor bits to resolve. See Times website #mufc
— James Ducker (@DuckerTheTimes) May 15, 2014
With no announcement as of yet, Red Devils fans will have to wait some more to discover who will lead Manchester United next season.
At his last press conference, the Dutch manager skillfully avoided every question regarding his future at Old Trafford
