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Former Manchester United, Ajax and Barcelona boss Louis van Gaal ready to step out of retirement and take charge of Holland for third time after Frank de Boer quit following shock European Championship exit

Former Manchester United, Ajax and Barcelona manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly ready to come out of retirement to be Holland boss for the third time.

The 69-year-old was overlooked when Frank de Boer replaced Barcelona bound Ronald Koeman last September.

But De Boer, 51, quit on Tuesday following the shock European Championship last-16 defeat by the Czech Republic.

Louis van Gaal is reportedly ready to come out of retirement to be Holland boss for the third time.
Frank de Boer has been sacked from his role as Holland manager after his side were eliminated

Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could replace Frank de Boer as Holland boss

Despite the recent snub, Van Gaal is 'not unwilling in advance to a third contract as national coach.