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Former Netherlands international coach Marco Van Basten has signed a two year deal to manage Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar. The Dutch legend will take over from Dick Advocaat at the end of the season.
Alkmaar have been looking for a new coach to continue their development and success of recent years and have plumped for the former Dutch international striker Van Basten to lead them from next season.
The 49-year-old has been out of football for most of the season but had been looking for a return to management. Van Basten will take over on July 1st.
Written by Ketan Patel
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