New Man United manager: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed as interim coach until the end of the season
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Manchester United have confirmed that former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named as the interim manager following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
The club announced it in an official statement on Wednesday morning UK time.
He will take charge of the first team with “immediate effect” while the club conducts the recruitment process for a new permanent manager.
“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,” the new manager said in the statement.
Ed Woodward, executive vice chairman, added that “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.
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“We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.”