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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Named As Manchester United Caretaker Manager Until End Of Season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named as Manchester United’s caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was named on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, Following the sacking of Jose Mourinho yesterday.

The former United striker will take charge of the first team with immediate effect and will remain in place while the club looks for a new full-time manager.

He will be joined by Mike Phelan as the first-team coach, working alongside Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna.

When asked about the appointment, Solskjaer said:

“Manchester United is in my heart and it’s brilliant to be coming back in this role. I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented squad we have, the staff and everyone at the club.”

Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said:

“Ole is a club legend with huge experience, both on the pitch and in coaching roles.

“His history at Manchester United means he lives and breathes the culture here and everyone at the club is delighted to have him and Mike Phelan back. We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.”

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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