The Dutchman's position has been under scrutiny following the weekend loss at Hannover which followed on closely from defeats in the Bundesliga to Borussia Dortmund and in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals to Schalke.

And although he will remain in the short-term, Van Gaal's current deal which is due to end next summer will be dissolved 12 months early with Bayern citing a "difference in opinion about the strategic direction of the club".