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Mitchell van der Gaag close to becoming Marítimo's new coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mitchell van der Gaag close to becoming Marítimo's new coach

Summary

Mitchell van der Gaag is reportedly on the verge of being appointed as Marítimo's head coach. The former Manchester United assistant is in advanced negotiations with the club, with a contract until 2028 expected to be finalized soon. Van der Gaag previously enjoyed a successful playing career at Marítimo and began his coaching journey there in 2008. His recent managerial stint at FC Zürich ended after five months. Marítimo, which recently gained promotion from the Portuguese second division, may soon welcome back a club legend.

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•Van der Gaag is in talks to become Marítimo's coach.
•He previously managed at FC Zürich but was sacked after five months.
•Van der Gaag played for Marítimo from 2001 to 2006.
•He started his coaching career with Marítimo's B team in 2008.
•Marítimo recently achieved promotion to the first division.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mitchell van der Gaag: Former Man United assistant set to land new role

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Former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag is about to make his latest career move.Time at UnitedMitchell van der Gaag enjoyed a playing career at teams such as PSV Eindhoven, Mo...
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