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Paul Pogba on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'He Gives Freedom to Play Football Again'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has "given confidence back to the players" at Manchester United, according to Paul Pogba.

The Norwegian was announced as United's permanent manager on Thursday on a three-year deal following his remarkably successful caretaker spell as Jose Mourinho's successor.

The Red Devils have suffered back-to-back defeats in their past two fixtures, but 14 wins from the 17 games before that established Solskjaer as a prime candidate for the full-time job.

The former United striker has led his club from 11 points behind the top four to within just two, and he masterminded a remarkable victory over Paris Saint-Germain to advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.