He came in to put out the fire and now he is here to stay. Ole Gunnar Solskajer has extended his contract with Manchester United unitl 2024, with an option for another season. This is his second contract with the Red Devils, as he signed the first one in 2019. Before that, former Manchester striker was a caretaker manager, after the club sacked Jose Mourinho in December 2018. After taking over and winning in 14 out of 19 games in charge, the Norwegian satisfied the Old Trafford hierarchy and was awarded a three year deal, which was extended today.Our past. Our present. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.✍🇳🇴 We are delighted to announce that Ole has signed a new deal with the club! #MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 24, 2021 Although he wasn’t (and still isn’t) the best choice for some United fans, Solskjaer, who spent 11 years in the club as a player has managed to guide Manchester to the top of the Premier League (again), as he finished third in his full season as a coach, and improved to the second place in 2021, while also reaching Europa League final, before losing to Villareal on penalties. “Everyone knows the feeling I have for this club, and I am delighted to have signed this new contract. It is an exciting time for Manchester United, we have built a squad with a good balance of youth and experienced players that are hungry for success. I have a fantastic coaching team around me, and we are all ready to take that next step on our journey. Manchester United wants to be winning the biggest and best trophies and that’s what we are all striving for. We have improved, both on and off the pitch, and that will continue over the coming seasons. I can’t wait to get out in front of a packed Old Trafford and get this campaign started” said The Norwegian after the contract extension. Pogba fever at Old Trafford: French maestro says no to a new contract because he wants to leaveAfter resolving his future, Solskjaer can now continue to strength the squad. He already got Jadon Sancho, with Raphael Varane from Real looking increasingly likely, but he will need more signings in order to challenge their arch rivals Manchester City for the title in 2022.
