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Louis van Gaal has signed a new contract with Manchester United, despite not using an agent to negotiate the deal.

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By . Paul Collins . Generous Louis van Gaal negotiated a £1.2million donation to charity as part of his first contract as Manchester United manager. The 62-year-old, who stepped down as Holland boss after leading them to third place at the World Cup, saved United a hefty sum by not using an agent to negotiate his deal. Dutch of class: Louis van Gaal (centre) made a generous donation to his favourite charity . Theatre of Dreams: Old Trafford will be Van Gaal's new place of work come the start of the season . Instead, Van Gaal requested that the club donate the money to his favourite charity - a £600,000 fee he matched himself, as revealed by The Sun. Van Gaal's chosen charity, for whom is an ambassador, is Dutch-based Muscles for Muscles, who raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy. A Sun source said: 'This is typical of Louis. He is a great man and a generous man. 'He has spent years working with charity and helped raise so much money for those less fortunate.' Manchester United declined to comment on the story because it is a private matter. Van Gaal, who gives his first press conference at United on Thursday, has signed a two-year deal at Old Trafford. United leave for their pre-season tour of the US on Friday. Straight to work: Van Gaal opted not to take a holiday after leading Holland to third at the World Cup .