Former Real Sociedad goalkeeper Sander Westerveld has backed David Moyes to be a success as the club's new manager.

It is understood that the former Manchester United boss is on the verge of joining the La Liga side following lengthy negotiations between the two parties.

Westerveld, who spent four years at Sociedad between 2001 and 2005, is confident that Moyes and the club will work well together.

"It's one of the clubs I feel most connected with so I am really happy with this move," he told Perform. "When I heard this news I felt this is the best news for Real Sociedad, as I saw they were talking to other coaches, but I think for the club this is a great move.

"I think Moyes is a big name. He struggled at Manchester United, but he still has a good name as a coach. What I've heard is that most of the people are happy with him, he's not a low-key coach from England, he is a quality one. The people will be happy with him."

Moyes has been out of work since he was sacked by United in April after an ill-fated nine-month spell at Old Trafford.