Jose Mourinho is set to become the next manager of Manchester United, with talks due to take place today
Mourinho agent George Mendes who is in China will meet United chiefs on tuesday to talk about a potential deal.
But The BBC reports that the 53 year-old has agreed to terms with Manchester United prior to their dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Crystal Palace.
Van Gaal's United side won the FA Cup on Saturday by defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time at Wembley but that could not prevent him from being sacked
But The BBC reports that the 53 year-old has agreed to terms with Manchester United prior to their dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Crystal Palace.
The Dutchman said in a statement: "It has been an honour to manage such a magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a long-held ambition.
"I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career.
"I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan. I believe that the foundations are firmly in place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success.
"I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world."
"I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career.
"I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan. I believe that the foundations are firmly in place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success.
"I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world."
Van Gaal has previously insisted that he would see out the last year of his contract, despite his side failing to secure a top four spot and Champions League football for next season.
The 64-year-old has invested over £250m on new players during his two-year reign at Old Trafford, but a fifth-place finish means United will play in the Europa League during the 2016-17 campaign.
