Solskjaer named permanent Man United manager

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, 46, has inspired a dramatic revival of United’s fortunes since taking over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, winning 14 of his 19 games and leading the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Solskjaer, who scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for United, was already a hero to fans as the man who scored the stoppage-time winner in the 1999 Champions League final to complete a historic treble.In his short spell in charge he has lifted United back into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League and is preparing for a mouthwatering Champions League clash against Barcelona next month."From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club," Solskjaer said in a statement on United’s website. "It was an honour to be a 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."

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