Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed Manchester United Manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Getty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed by Manchester United as permanent Manager on a three-year contract.

The 46-year old Norwegian, arrived at Old Trafford on an interim basis in December to replace Jose Mourinho.

Confirmed! 👍 ✊As posted on Manchester United official Twitter account:

Ole’s at the wheel! We can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as #MUFC manager.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 28, 2019

As a Man United player, Solskjaer spent 11 seasons, netting the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final.

Solskjaer said: "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."

Jubilation! ✊ As posted on Manchester United official Twitter account:

🗣 SING IT! #OlesAtTheWheel ✊ pic.twitter.com/SRuBSk9Qax

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 28, 2019

"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.

"The last few months have been a fantastic experience."