Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has welcomed the arrival of new manager Louis van Gaal at the Old Trafford helm.
The 28-year-old tweeted: "Great to see Louis Van Gaal has been named @ManUtd manager. Looking forward to working with him."
Great to see Louis Van Gaal has been named @ManUtd manager. Looking forward to working with him
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 19, 2014
The England striker also offered his congratulations to former team-mate Giggs, who has decided to end his illustrious playing career at Old Trafford to become Van Gaal's assistant.
"Congratulations also to Ryan Giggs on a special career and becoming assistant manager, I'm sure he will do a great job," Rooney tweeted.
Congratulations also to Ryan Giggs on a special career and becoming assistant manager, I'm sure he will do a great job
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 19, 2014
United midfielder Michael Carrick took to Twitter on Monday, saying:
"Big day..... New manager in & Giggsy hanging his boots up. Can't
wait to get started again, looking forward to the next chapter."
Big day.....
New manager in & Giggsy hanging his boots up. Can't wait to get started again, Looking forward to the next chapter.... #mufc
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) May 19, 2014
Spanish forward Juan Mata added on Twitter: "Big day at the club. Looking forward to start the new season!"
Big day at the club. Looking forward to start the new season! Día importante en el club, estoy deseando comenzar la nueva temporada! @ManUtd
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) May 19, 2014
Rio Ferdinand also welcomed the new manager and wished him luck
Good luck to Louis Van Gaal as the new manager of @ManUtd also to Giggsy as no.2. Hope they get #mufc back to the top where we belong.
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 19, 2014
Van Gaal has also been welcomed to the Premier League by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who is looking forward to pitting his wits against the Dutchman next season.
Mourinho said: "He is a great football manager and I am happy he joins me in the same country and the Premier League.
"But more important than that, he's a great guy, a great man and I wish him good."