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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'beyond excited' after landing permanent Manchester United job

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was "beyond excited" to be handed the Manchester United manager's job on a full-time basis as the club announced on Thursday he had signed a three-year deal.

The Norwegian, 46, has inspired a dramatic revival of United's fortunes since taking over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, winning 14 of his 19 games and leading the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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