PSV Eindhoven chief Marcel Brands has spoken of trying to hire Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal in the past.
But he admits Van Gaal's Ajax background worked against him.
"Louis had certainly a chance here (in 2012). But it was all a little sensitive here," recalled Brands.
"That board also was concerned given Louis was connected with Ajax. You know the sentiments."
Brands admits re-signing Mark van Bommel from AC Milan would've been impossible if Van Gaal had been coach.
"When we chose to try re-sign Van Bommel, we knew that a possible reunion with Van Gaal would be a sensitive story.
"Working with Louis is tough, because he always demands the best. On the other hand, he is one of the most amiable people I know."
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