Manchester United have accidentally confirmed the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club’s interim manager.
okay News recalls that Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday, the club’s former striker was widely speculated to be United’s choice to take over on a temporary basis.
In a quickly-deleted post on the club’s website, United confirmed the Norwegian’s appointment as caretaker boss.
“Solskjaer becomes our interim manager, 20 years after clinching the Treble with THAT goal at Camp Nou,” the caption read, referencing Solskjaer’s famous winner in the 1999 Champions League final.
Also, Norway’s prime minister herself weighed in with a tweet that she also quickly deleted.
Solskjaer became a club legend during his career, scoring 128 goals in 367 appearances for the United during 10 seasons at Old Trafford.