At that time, the Red Devils had just separated from Jose Mourinho and were in a state of minor turbulence.
Solskjaer was hired as a temporary boss, charged with stabilizing the ship.
He did just that and a few more, convincing Ed Woodward and the Manchester United board of directors that he was the right candidate to move the club forward.
Solskjaer was then signed permanently and has a very strong bond with Ferguson to this day.
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According to the Daily Mail at the time of the appointment, Ferguson actually wanted Pochettino to be on top.
The reason for this is because he believed the Argentine was the best in the business at the time and thought it was United’s duty to only hire the elite.
Pochettino has still been unemployed since being laid off by Tottenham in 2019.
The Argentine appeared on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football this week where he was asked about returning to football management.
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He said, “I always feel ready to be involved in the game. It’s my passion, not my job. My energy is full and I love being involved in the game. But at the same time I have to understand that it’s a game. ”Good moment to wait.
“When I was very young, I learned that football will determine your path. I’m waiting to find the right project. ”
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