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Report: Marco van Basten to take charge of Heerenveen
The former Netherlands boss, who has been out of the game since parting company with Ajax in 2009, will assume control of the club in the summer
Feb 13, 2012 11:23:00 AM
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Dutch legend Marco van Basten will succeed Ron Jans as Heerenveen coach at the end of the season, according to Voetbal International.
Jans had already stated that he would stand down when his contract with the club expires in the summer.
However, the appointment of Van Basten has come as a surprise as FC Zwolle boss Art Langeler had been considered the favorite to land the job, while the name of former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal had also been mentioned in connection with the vacancy.
It is Van Basten, though, who will reportedly fill the void. The former AC Milan striker has been out of the game since parting company with Ajax in 2009.
The 47-year-old Dutchman was on the verge of rejoining the Amsterdam outfit in an executive role last year but talks over his proposed return eventually broke down.
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Jans had already stated that he would stand down when his contract with the club expires in the summer.
However, the appointment of Van Basten has come as a surprise as FC Zwolle boss Art Langeler had been considered the favorite to land the job, while the name of former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal had also been mentioned in connection with the vacancy.
It is Van Basten, though, who will reportedly fill the void. The former AC Milan striker has been out of the game since parting company with Ajax in 2009.
The 47-year-old Dutchman was on the verge of rejoining the Amsterdam outfit in an executive role last year but talks over his proposed return eventually broke down.
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