Man Utd committed to new Solskjaer deal; trophies not a factor

Manchester United stay dedicated to handing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a brand new contract, and the Norwegian’s future doesn’t depend upon lifting a trophy this season, sources have instructed ESPN.

United are but to win any silverware below Solskjaer and noticed one other likelihood missed after they had been knocked out of the FA Cup by Leicester City earlier than the worldwide break.

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After drawing Spanish facet Granada within the quarterfinals, they’re nonetheless within the hunt for the Europa League, however sources have instructed ESPN that Solskjaer doesn’t need to win the competitors to earn a brand new deal.

The 48-year-old signed a three-year contract when he grew to become everlasting supervisor in March 2019 and can enter the ultimate 12 months in the summertime.

United chiefs consider they’ve already seen sufficient progress, each on and off the sector, to warrant providing Solskjaer a brand new deal.

Either side are relaxed in regards to the state of affairs, though the membership are acutely aware that permitting Solskjaer to get too far into his last 12 months may trigger an undesirable distraction.

United are already planning for a long-term future below Solskjaer, who was consulted in regards to the resolution to nominate John Murtough as soccer director and Darren Fletcher as technical director. Solskjaer’s relationship with Murtough and Fletcher was instrumental in each getting the roles.

In the course of the course of, Solskjaer was additionally assured he retains the title of supervisor quite than head coach and nonetheless has a key position within the recruitment of gamers, together with one in every of solely two vetoes. The opposite is held by the recruitment division.

Solskjaer has overseen regular enchancment on the pitch. United completed sixth within the Premier League in 2018-19 and final season completed third to earn a return to the Champions League. With 9 video games to go this season, United are second and poised to safe consecutive top-four finishes for the primary time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.