The 63-year-old began his managerial career in 1986 – as an assistant at AZ – and has won the league title in three separate nations: Netherlands, Spain and Germany.
Van Gaal hopes to add to his tally of trophies in England but insists that he will retire when he calls time on his tenure at United.
"I am also old. This is my last job. For sure," he told The Daily Telegraph. "I have to pay attention to my kids, my grandchildren but also to my wife. They deserve it. Now I cannot pay that attention. I was not at the birthday of my grandson for example. I don't like it."
United are currently fourth in the Premier League and lie eight points behind leaders Chelsea, though the Blues have a game in hand, and Van Gaal insists that the main aim this season is qualification for the Champions League.
Having spent over €200 million last summer, the Dutchman admits that such a league finish would make it easier to attract marquee players, thus fuelling a potential title charge in 2015-16.
"That's our goal, yes, and it depends on how we end this season," Van Gaal replied when asked if the club can win both the Premier League and the Champions League. "We have to qualify for the Champions League and we have many tests next year.
"That also develops the level of your team, and of course how many players can come in to improve our selection."
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