Manchester United Set To Hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer A 'Bumper New Contract'

Manchester United are reportedly set to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a bumper new deal - even if he does not win a trophy this season.

The Red Devils are in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and are odds on to win it following their excellent victory over AC Milan in the last round.

But it is reported that Solskjaer's future is not dependent on winning the trophy with the 48-year-old in line to receive a new lucrative contract regardless of how the campaign goes.

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According to the Mirror, the manager will be handed a massive £30 million deal by the club.

He has one year left on his current deal, but he is set to be rewarded with a three-year contract - likely to be two years plus the option of an extra one.

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Solskjaer will see his salary rise from £7.5 million to £10 million-a-year after impressing the board led by vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who is convinced the club are on the right path.

It is claimed the new deal is likely to be confirmed in the summer following the conclusion of the 2020/21 term.

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While Man United are trailing league leaders Manchester City, Solskjaer's side are 12 points better off than they were at this stage last season.

The report also adds that there is a belief among the board that the Norwegian is taking the Old Trafford club forward since replacing Jose Mourinho in December 2018.

Topics: Football News, Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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