Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named permanent manager at Old Trafford after signing three-year deal
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as permanent Manchester United manager after signing a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
After being appointed as caretaker following Jose Mourinho's sacking, Solskjaer has had a huge impact on United's fortunes, winning 14 games and drawing two of his 19 games, losing just three.
United have, in fact, taken more Premier League points than any other team during his spell in charge while he's also guided them to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a memorable comeback win at PSG.
The clamour from fans and former United players for Solskjaer to get the job full-time has persuaded the club's board to make the move after the international break, and Solskjaer is delighted.
“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,” said Solskjaer on the club's website. “It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here.
"The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we’ve done so far. This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.”
Ole's results speak for themselves
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said that Solskjaer's results, and perhaps more importantly performances, since coming in meant he was a natural choice.
“Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves," Woodward said.
“More than just performances and results, Ole brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, coupled with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club. This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward.
“I want to thank Ole and the coaching team for everything they have done so far and congratulate him on this richly deserved appointment. The fans and everyone at the club are behind him as he looks to take us where we need to be and build the next stage of our history.”
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