(CNN) -- He is the Chosen One MK II -- and he is hoping to make history of a more notable kind than his predecessor achieved. After waiting 27 years to appoint a new manager, Manchester United's attempts to fill the void left by Alex Ferguson now focus on Louis van Gaal -- who on Monday was named to succeed David Moyes, sacked in April after enduring a miserable campaign in charge. While Moyes' short tenure was marked by morale-sapping defeats against lesser teams United previously brushed aside, Van Gaal brings an authority earned by stamping his mark on some of the world's biggest clubs.
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Louis van Gaal appointed as manager of Manchester United
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The Dutchman succeeds David Moyes after he was sacked last month
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Van Gaal brought in to bring success back to the club after a difficult season
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He appoints Ryan Giggs as assistant, and Welshman ends playing career
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