Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken up for the first time since the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, where he posted a message wishing his former teammate and coach, the best of luck in his future endeavours.
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo who was part of the team that lost woefully (4-1) to Watford on Saturday, a result which ended the reign of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the club, on Monday 22nd November 2021, posting photos of Ole and himself both as manager and player and as teammates, in his caption of the photos, called the Norwegian his friend, and that man that has been his striker and his manager on his return to Manchester United. he said:
“He’s been my striker when I first came to Old Trafford and he’s been my coach since I came back to Man. United. But most of all, Ole is an outstanding human being. I wish him the best in whatever his life has reserved for him.
Good luck, my friend! You deserve it!,” Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo had said on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only Manchester United player that has paid tribute to Ole after his sacking on Sunday, other players who know very well that the whole squad are to blame for the poor run of form at the club, have also taken to their various social media handle to wish the Red Devil legend the best of luck.
The Sacking Of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United had on Sunday, announced the sacking of their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Watford.
The club having won just one of their last seven Premier League matches and are seventh in the table, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea, decided that it was time to let the manager go.
First-team coach Michael Carrick was announced to temporary be in charge before United’s Champions League trip to Villarreal on Tuesday.
“It is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision,” United said.
“While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.
“Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as manager and our very best wishes for the future.
“His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a manager who gave us many great moments. He will forever be welcome back at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.
“Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season.”
After the Villarreal trip, United face league games against Chelsea and Arsenal.
Solskjaer, 48, replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in December 2018.
The Norwegian was then given the job full-time in March 2019 on a three-year deal and, in July, signed a new deal with the club until 2024.