Tearful Solskjaer promises United return

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer granted an emotional interview following his sacking at the club over the weekend. The Norwegian coach was close to tears as he reflected on his time at the club and the difficulty he faced in the past few months. 

Solskjaer gave a very honest interview to the club's media team as he stated that his goal this season was to challenge for the league and win titles. The 48-year-old was adamant that he would always be around Old Trafford and it would not be the last time the United faithful would hear of him.

Solskjaer was full of thanks to the club, fans and his coaching staff as his tenure as Manchester United manager came to an end. 

“You know what this club means to me and what I wanted to achieve here. For the club, for the fans, for the players, for the staff. I wanted us to take the next step to challenge for the league, to win trophies and I only think it’s right that it comes from the horse’s mouth. I’m sure we’ll meet again because if there’s anywhere I’m going to watch football games, that’s at Old Trafford," he said. 

The erstwhile manager went further to ramp up support for the team and his former assistant coach Michael Carrick who takes charge of the team for the coming games till an interim manager is appointed.

Solskjaer said: “It’s been a ball. Let’s keep supporting this team, you’ve got to stick with them. They [the fans] have been amazing with me since one of my first kicks of the ball, I scored with one of the first ones, until now. 

"As I’ve said to them this morning as well, trust yourselves, you know we’re better than this. We’ve not been able to show it but go out, chest out, enjoy being a Man United player, in the Champions League, on the biggest stage."

Solskjaer gave in to his emotions, reiterating his respect and affection for Carrick as the former England midfielder prepares to take charge against Villarreal on Tuesday with Round-of-16 qualification on the line.

"If and when you win the game, you’re through to the next round, Michael [Carrick] is going to be in charge. Michael, I have the utmost respect [for], I love Michael to bits. I’m becoming emotional now because he’s top. They’ll be fine. I’ll watch them and support them," the former manager concluded.

Solskjaer left his position as Manchester United manager on Sunday after a terrible run of form that had seen the Red Devils lose five out of their last seven league games. He leaves the club in 8th position with 17 points from 12 games, 12 points adrift of the top of the table.