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Manchester United's new Manager Louis van Gaal [Photo:Getty]
The former Holland coach did not use an agent for his £12million move to Old Trafford – saving the club a massive fee which he donated to his favorite cause
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal’s first act has been to hand over more than £1million to charity.
The former Holland coach did not use an agent for his £12million move to Old Trafford – saving the club a massive fee.
Instead the 62-year-old, who steered the Dutch side to third place in the World Cup, asked United to donate the cash to his favorite cause.
It will go to Muscles for Muscles, a Dutch charity that raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy.
Van Gaal and his wife Truus are global ambassadors for the organization.
A source said: "This is typical of Louis. He is a great man and a generous man. He has spent years helping to raise money for those less fortunate.”
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Sources at the club revealed that he spent his first day tucking into a quiet lunch in the canteen with his coaching staff.
He is thought to have then introduced himself to every player personally.
The former Barcelona and Ajax head coach was appointed manager of Manchester United after the club sacked David Moyes just nine months into his tenure.
United are due to fly off to the United States tomorrow on a two week pre-season tour.
