The successful treatment for his aggressive prostate cancer has been revealed by Louis van Gaal, the Holland coach.

Earlier this month, the 70-year-old, who previously managed Manchester United and Barcelona, disclosed his diagnosis during a Dutch television show.

Van Gaal, currently in his third term as Holland coach, is slated to lead the team at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. He will be succeeded by Ronald Koeman after the tournament.

Detailing his journey, Van Gaal informed Dutch news agency ANP, ‘I’ve been through everything. I had 25 radiation treatments. Then I had to wait five or six months to see if it had done its job. It did.’

Prior to this, the Dutch head coach had mentioned his diagnosis on the Dutch television show Humberto while promoting his new film, LOUIS. He also shared that he had kept his illness a secret from his players for an extended period.

Reflecting on his health condition, Van Gaal disclosed that he had a ‘pretty aggressive form’ of cancer but remained optimistic. He also expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff for their exceptional care.

‘You don’t die from prostate cancer, at least not in 90 per cent of the cases. It is usually other underlying diseases that kill you,’ he said.

‘But I had a pretty aggressive form, got irradiated 25 times. Then you have a lot of management to do in order to go through life.’

Following his departure after the 2022 World Cup, Ronald Koeman is set to take charge as the national head coach of Holland. His contract will extend through the 2024 European Championship and the 2026 World Cup.

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