Van Gaal Reveals When He Will Leave Manchester United

Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has revealed that he wants to leave the English giants in no too distant future.

The former Barcelona coach stated that he needs to sign a superstar in the mould of Cristiano Ronaldo in order to achieve his primary ambition of winning the Premier League before he leaves Manchester United in two years.

In an interview with Sky Sports News HQ’s Vinny O’Connor, the former Holland manager admitted that two years is the time limit he has given himself to win the Premier League title, after which he will walk away from the club, whatever happens.

He said:“I think we still need more speed in front and also more creativity and that is why I want (Angel) Di Maria to stay, but, we don’t know that so we will have to see.

“Bayern Munich – they have Ribery and Robben. Chelsea have Hazard and Willian. Real Madrid: Ronaldo and Bale. Barcelona: Neymar and Messi.

“(Ashley) Young and (Juan) Mata had fantastic seasons with assists and goals but to win the Champions League, you need speed also. That is why I think, maybe, we still have to buy a player with speed and creativity.”

On whether he wants Di Maria to stay at Manchester United, van Gaal stated that,“I cannot answer these questions. When we shall buy a player and he has signed, then we shall say. But not in a process and not in a strategy.

“I cannot say that. I want to say it. For the fans I want to say it. But it is not smart. I have to protect the interests of the club.”

On whether he can sign Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, he said: “Now, I make an exception for Ronaldo. He is a fantastic player. But he knows that. But I like him.

“I promised that to my wife. We have not many years together any more.

“I have to admit I have said to her when I met her and after our relationship seemed to be very good, then I said at 55 years I shall quit. Now I am still working and next week I am 64.

“I have done everything in my career as a manager. I have been in the Netherlands, my home country. I have been in Spain, fantastic league. Germany, fantastic league. Now I am here.

“Also to participate in a world championship. I have done that. So, I have to go to Qatar to earn still more money? I don’t think so. You have to enjoy also your life and your relationship with your wife.”

Recall that the club was recently linked with the signing of Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid.