Manchester United have been hailed for the timing of their appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager
The Red Devils announced on Thursday the Norwegian has signed a three-year deal as first-team head coach, after overseeing a remarkable transformation during his four months in charge as caretaker.
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Solskjaer celebrates with the Manchester United fans in Paris after their Champions League win over PSG
The news will delight many connected to the club, after United players past and present called for the Old Trafford legend to be given the job on a full-time basis.
And former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has also praised the move, saying it comes at the perfect time as the new boss can now plan for a pivotal summer transfer window.
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Speaking on Thursday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the Welshman said: “For Solskjaer now, it makes such a difference.
“He had no power whatsoever until today, but now they’ve just given him the power to sign players.
“Now he can say to players, ‘I’m building something for the next three years and I want you to come play for me’.
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“Also, discipline-wise he can now start pointing the finger at some of the players he wants to get rid of and he’s got the power to actually get them out of the club.
“He’s now in charge of the club, which is a miles better situation for him.
“He deserves it.â€
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