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Van Gaal, who had recently guided the Netherlands to third place at the 2014 World Cup, boasted a stellar record in club management. He'd won league titles in his homeland, Spain and Germany and led a thrilling young Ajax side to Champions League glory in 1995.
Not unlike Ferguson, he was as renowned for his forthright manner as his strong footballing principles. In Giggs, he saw a potential successor.
"He was very open and wanted to learn a lot, which is not usual for a former top footballer," Van Gaal recalls.
"Because he played for Manchester United for years, he immediately had a lot of respect from everyone. His verbal ability, perhaps from a fear of being too obvious, played him down in the beginning.
"He is an open and inquisitive person, who is very nice to deal with."
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