Ronald Koeman will replace Louis van Gaal as manager of the Netherlands following the World Cup.

Koeman had a successful two-and-a-half-year spell as national team coach before leaving to join Barcelona in 2020. Van Gaal gave him his backing.

"They consulted me, I have a say in that," Van Gaal told De Telegraaf. "It's not that difficult. A year ago, I was the only coach available who had experience, that now applies to Koeman. He would be a good successor."

Koeman left for what he described as his "dream job" at Barcelona in August 2020, having spent a hugely successful six years at the Camp Nou as a player.