Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager on a three-year contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Norwegian, 46, arrived at Old Trafford on an interim basis in December to replace Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solskjaer spent 11 seasons as a United player, scoring the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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,” Solskjaer said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club. It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The last few months have been a fantastic experience.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Solskjaer took charge, United were sixth in the Premier League and 11 points off the top four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But they have lost only once in 13 league games since – at Arsenal this month – and are now two points behind the London club, who occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said Solskjaer’s appointment was “richly deserved”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solskjaer became the first United manager to win his first six league games, beating a record held by Sir Matt Busby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
United reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014 when they overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit thanks to a stoppage-time penalty at Paris St-Germain this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solskjaer’s assistant Mike Phelan still has a contract with Central Coast Mariners in Australia, although it is anticipated he will also stay on at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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