Solskjaer appointed United boss: Manchester United’s new caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks for the first time since appointment.
Manchester United’s former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as the new interim manager of the club, after Jose Mourinho left the job yesterday.
The club formally announced the appointment of Solskjaer earlier today.
The Norwegian player has scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for Manchester United, and won six Premier League titles with the club in 10 years. He is fondly remembered for the injury-time winner for Manchester United in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in 1999.
As the club announced Solskjaer taking over as the caretaker manager, the new United boss also spoke for the first time since his appointment.
Solskjaer appointed United boss:
As Solskjaer was appointed as the Manchester United boss, he stated that he’s excited to take over the role as the manager of the club.
“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.”
He also spoke on leaving Molde, but insisted that he will be keeping a close eye on this former club.
“This is an opportunity I had to take. I am looking forward tremendously to lead Manchester United until the summer. Meanwhile, I will closely monitor what is happening here at home [Molde].”
The club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward also spoke about the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Woodward stated that he expects the new United boss to ‘unite’ the players and fans in his time at the club.
