Van Gaal sacked as Mourinho prepares to take charge at Man Utd

Dutchman Louis van Gaal sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as Red Devils manager

23 May 2016, 1:14pm

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Jose Mourinho (left) will take over the reins at Old Trafford following Louis Van Gaal's sacking

Manchester United have sacked manager Louis van Gaal just two days after the Dutchman led them to victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.

Van Gaal 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.

Van Gall leaves the British giants after two years of a three-year contract and is currently discussing severance terms.

Mourinho's appointment is expected to be confirmed he meets with senior United officials on Tuesday.