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Louis van Gaal has finally been confirmed as Manchester United's next boss.

The Dutchman brings with him a wealth of experience and know how from a wildly successful career across Europe.

Seven league titles, three domestic cups, two UEFA Super Cups and one Champions League.

But, as well as a history of winning, van Gaal is also well known for his outspoken nature - and his opinion of himself.

So without further ado, here is Louis van Gaal - in his own words.

(Image: Shaun Botterill - FIFA)

Confident

"I know I'm a very good coach."

Combative

"Am I the one who's so smart, or are you so stupid?"

Honest

"I am who I am: confident, arrogant, dominant, honest, hard-working and innovative."

Arrogant

"Congratulations on signing the best coach in the world."

Cocky

"Louis van Gaal has nothing more to learn."

(Image: Reuters)

Feisty

"I have achieved more with Ajax in six years than Barcelona has in one hundred years."

Cheeky

"When I think I've made an error, it can cause me a sleepless night. But that only happens rarely."

Bold

"I’m not the kind of coach who just goes out and buys players for the sake of it. I’m a coach who wants to – and can – improve players.

Single-minded

"I am the way I am and I've not got an easy-going manner. But I'm not going to change my personality just because some people want me to."

Bonkers

"Running is for animals. You need a brain and a ball for football."

And what does everyone else think of him ...

Johan Cruyff - "You wonder whether he has one or two screws loose".

Franck Ribery - "I haven't had fun on the pitch once under van Gaal. I had had more than enough of it".

Luca Toni - "Van Gaal simply didn't want to work with me, he treats players like interchangeable objects."

Giovanni - "Van Gaal is the Hitler of the Brazilian players, is arrogant, proud and has a problem. He has no idea of football. His type is sick, he's crazy."

Lucio - "Van Gaal hurt me more than anyone else in football."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic - "Van Gaal is a dictator, with no sense of humour"

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