Marítimo appoint former Man United assistant Van der Gaag as head
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Portuguese club Marítimo have agreed to appoint former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag as their new head coach on a contract until June 2028.
Portuguese club Marítimo have reached an agreement to appoint former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag as their new head coach, with a contract running until June 2028.
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