Solskjaer named permanent Man Utd manager

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Picture credits: TWITTER/MANCHESTER UNITED

Ofentse Ratsie

LONDON – Manchester United appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's permanent manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, following a highly successful caretaker spell in charge.

The Norwegian born coach has inspired the revival of Man United's fortunes since taking over from the disgruntled Jose Mourinho in December 2018. He managed to register 14 victories of his 19 games and leading the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

"From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,” Solskjaer said in a statement 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."

Man United's executive vice-chairman Ed 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."