Former Man United Manager Van Gaal Criticizes Club's Commercial Recruitment Approach

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has strongly criticized the club's recruitment practices and commercial focus, asserting that the club operates more as a commercial entity than a football club. He emphasized that managers should have full control over player signings to be fairly judged on their results, warning that when others control transfers, problems arise. Van Gaal pointed to the struggles of Manchester United, including their worst-ever Premier League finish, as evidence of the flawed system. He recommended that the club follow the example of rivals like Liverpool, where the manager directs the technical team on player acquisitions. Van Gaal expressed frustration with the lack of cohesion between management and recruitment, highlighting that this disconnect undermines the team's on-pitch performance. His comments come as Manchester United prepares for significant squad changes under current manager Ruben Amorim.