Louis van Gaal has backed Ryan Giggs to succeed him as Manchester United manager when the Dutchman eventually leaves Old Trafford.
Giggs has been working as Van Gaal`s assistant since the former Barcelona boss took over at Old Trafford last year.
The United legend had a spell in temporary charge following the dismissal of David Moyes last season and van Gaal believes Giggs would be the ideal choice to replace him in the long-term.
“I expect that he (Giggs) will be the next manager after I am gone,” Van Gaal told MUTV on Friday.
“Now I have the responsibility. He has tasks that he has to perform like the players. What he has to do, for me, he does it very well.”
Giggs made a record 963 appearances for United during his playing career, which stretched to 25 years.
The 41-year-old won a remarkable 25 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.
