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Manchester United Legend Ryan Giggs Named Manager of Wales National Team

Ryan Giggs has been named as manager of the Wales national team, signing a four-year deal.

Confirmation of the appointment came via BBC Sport on Monday, with Giggs taking over after Chris Coleman departed the role in November to take up the Sunderland manager's role. Wales failed to reach the 2018 World Cup in Coleman's last campaign in charge.

The team's official Twitter account revealed his appointment via a video:

Giggs had been assistant to Louis van Gaal at former club Manchester United during the Dutchman's two-year spell in charge of the Red Devils.